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Explain the significance of the invention of the microscope in relation to the discovery of cells.
The invention of the microscope enabled Robert Hooke and Anton van Leuwenhoek to see and draw the first 'cells', leading to the discovery of cells as the smallest unit of matter that can carry on all the processes of life.
What are the three principles of Cell Theory?
The three principles of Cell Theory are: a. All living things are composed of one or more cells. b. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in an organism. c. Cells come only from the replication of existing cells.
Differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus containing DNA, while prokaryotic cells have no true nucleus and the DNA is coiled up in a region called the nucleoid.
Provide examples of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
Examples of eukaryotic cells include animal cells, plant cells, and fungal cells. Prokaryotic cells include bacteria.
What is the significance of Cell Theory in understanding the structure and function of living organisms?
Cell Theory emphasizes that cells are the basic units of structure and function in an organism, and all living things are composed of one or more cells, thus forming the foundation for understanding the organization of living organisms.
Test your knowledge of the structure and function of the cell with this quiz. Explore the fundamental role of cells in living organisms and their significance in the study of biology.
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