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What is a cell?
Smallest unit of life that is capable of performing life functions.
Who made the first microscope?
Zacharias Jansen
Who is known as the father of microbiology?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
What term did Robert Hooke coin?
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What is the first tenet of cell theory?
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What is one of the functions that cells perform?
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All living things are made up of cells.
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Who proposed that all cells arise from pre-existing cells?
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The cells contain hereditary information in the form of ______.
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What did Matthias Schleiden discover?
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What did Theodor Schwann discover?
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Study Notes
Understanding Cells
- Cells are the smallest units capable of performing life functions and are considered the building blocks of life.
- Every cell in the body is aware of an individual's thoughts and feelings, highlighting the integration of mind and biology.
Cell Theory Proponents
- Zacharias Jansen: Created the first microscope in 1597, enabling cell discovery.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek: Father of microbiology; first observed living cells (protozoa and bacteria) in 1670; enhanced magnification up to 300x; discovered red blood cells and sperm.
- Robert Hooke: Coined the term "cells" in 1665 when observing cork; named them after monk quarters due to their small room appearance.
- René Henri Dutrochet: Recognized that cells are both structural and physiological units of life in 1824; emphasized individual cells' importance in organisms.
- Matthias Schleiden: Discovered that plants are composed of cells in 1838.
- Theodor Schwann: Established that animals are made up of cells in 1839.
- Rudolf Virchow: Proposed the idea of "Omnis Cellula e cellula" in 1855, indicating that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.
Tenets of Cell Theory
- The cell is the fundamental unit of life capable of performing essential functions.
- All living organisms are comprised of one or more cells.
- New cells arise only from pre-existing cells by division.
- Cells contain hereditary information (DNA) that can be passed to the next generation, which is vital for organism survival.
- All cells share a basic chemical composition.
Historical Discoveries in Cell Biology
- Leeuwenhoek's discoveries included motile organisms and bacteria found by scraping teeth.
- Hooke's exploration of cork cells led to the terminology used in modern biology.
- The early notions of cell formation revolved around a now-debunked idea of a fluid called blastema, illustrating the evolution of cell theory understanding.
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This quiz covers essential concepts in cell biology, including the proponents of cell theories, the postulate of the Cell Theory, and details about cellular structures and functions. Dive into the significance of cells in living organisms and their organization within biological systems.
