Cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of all living organisms. This statement can be best justified by the fact that:

1. The cells contain nucleic acids that contain genetic information
2. A large number of organelles present in the cell perform various functions
3. Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure independent living
4. All multi-cellular organisms begin their life as a single celled zygote

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In 1665, Robert Hooke watched cork under his microscope and sketched his findings as given in the figure. This was the discovery of cell, a very important landmark in the development of cell theory contributed by various scientists. Identify the correctly matched contributions of scientists in the formulation of the cell theory:
 
A Anton Von Leeuwenhoek The first man to witness a live cell under a microscope
B Schleiden and Schwann Proposed cell theory
C Rudolph Virchow Proposed spontaneous generation of life
 
1. Only A and B 2. Only A and C
3. Only B and C 4. A, B and C
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Which of the following statements can explain the fact that many scientists do not consider viruses as living organisms?
1. Metabolism and growth are defining properties of living organisms.
2. Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure independent living.
3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
4. All biochemical reactions are catalyzed by enzymes.

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The famous aphorism ‘omniscellula-e-cellula’ was added to the cell theory in 1855 by

1. Matthias Shcleiden 2. Theodore Schwann
3. J. B. S. Haldane 4. Rudolph Virchow
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Who first saw and described a living cell?

1. Anton Von Leeuwenhoek 2. Robert Hooke
3. Robert Brown 4. Rudolph Virchow
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