5 Questions
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life?
Cell
What is the term 'cell' derived from?
Latin word meaning 'small room'
What kind of organisms consist of a single cell?
Microorganisms
What type of microscopy provides a much higher resolution showing detailed cell structure?
Transmission electron microscopy
What did Robert Hooke name cells after?
Their resemblance to cells in a monastery
Study Notes
Cellular Structure and Function
- The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life.
Etymology of the Term 'Cell'
- The term 'cell' is derived from the Latin word 'cellula', meaning small room.
Types of Organisms
- Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell.
Microscopy Techniques
- Electron microscopy provides a much higher resolution, showing detailed cell structure.
History of Cell Discovery
- Robert Hooke named cells after the small rooms in a monastery, likening the cellular structure to the cells of a monastery.
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