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What are the three basic components of the Cell Theory?
All organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells are produced by the division of preexisting cells
Who concluded that cells must arise from preexisting cells?
Rudolf Virchow
What is the significance of the cell in living organisms?
It is the smallest structural and functional unit of all living organisms
What is the correlation between cell structure and function?
Cell structure is correlated to cellular function
What is unique about prokaryotic cells?
They are Bacteria and Archaea
What is included in the Modern Cell Theory in addition to the original Cell Theory?
The cell contains hereditary information, all cells are basically the same in chemical composition, and cell activity depends on the activities of sub-cellular structures
Learn about the development of the Cell Theory, including the contributions of Rudolf Virchow and Schleiden & Schwann, and the three basic components of the Cell Theory.
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