Practice Unit Content - 1.2 | Unit 1: The Building Blocks of Life | IB MYP Grade 9 Biology
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Who first coined the term 'cell'?

💡 Hint: Think of a scientist who studied cork.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary significance of the first tenet of Cell Theory?

💡 Hint: Consider what defines the structure of living things.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Who is known for first using the term 'cell'?

  • Robert Brown
  • Robert Hooke
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek

💡 Hint: He looked at cork under a microscope.

Question 2

Is it true that all cells arise from pre-existing cells?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications for generation of new cells.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Critically analyze how the historical context in which Cell Theory developed influenced the scientific community's acceptance of cell biology.

💡 Hint: Consider the psychological and societal influences faced by scientists at the time.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of Cell Theory on modern scientific methods and practices, particularly in biological research and health sciences.

💡 Hint: Link modern technologies and methodologies to their foundational theories.

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