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Which of the following statements accurately reflects a contribution made by Anton van Leeuwenhoek to the understanding of cells?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a contribution made by Anton van Leeuwenhoek to the understanding of cells?
- He was the first to observe and describe a variety of cells including sperm, blood cells, and bacteria. (correct)
- He determined that cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.
- He developed the first microscope with 300x magnification.
- He proposed that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.
The original Cell Theory, as proposed by Schleiden and Schwann, included the idea of free-cell formation. How does the modern cell theory differ on this point?
The original Cell Theory, as proposed by Schleiden and Schwann, included the idea of free-cell formation. How does the modern cell theory differ on this point?
- Modern cell theory supports free-cell formation under specific circumstances.
- Modern cell theory corrects this by stating that all cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division. (correct)
- Modern cell theory ignores the aspect of cell formation.
- Modern cell theory states that cells can arise from non-cellular materials, reviving the idea of spontaneous generation.
What is the significance of Rudolph Virchow's statement, "Omnis cellula e cellula?"
What is the significance of Rudolph Virchow's statement, "Omnis cellula e cellula?"
- It highlighted that cells can only arise from pre-existing cells. (correct)
- It supported the idea of spontaneous generation of cells.
- It refuted the concept that all cells originate from pre-existing cells.
- It emphasized that cells are the basic structural units of all living organisms.
A scientist observes a new type of cell under a light microscope. The image starts to blur significantly beyond a magnification of 1,000x. Which limitation of light microscopy is the scientist encountering?
A scientist observes a new type of cell under a light microscope. The image starts to blur significantly beyond a magnification of 1,000x. Which limitation of light microscopy is the scientist encountering?
Which of the following is NOT a tenet of the modern cell theory?
Which of the following is NOT a tenet of the modern cell theory?
How did the improvements in microscopy during the 17th century directly contribute to the development of the cell theory?
How did the improvements in microscopy during the 17th century directly contribute to the development of the cell theory?
Considering the modern tenets of cell theory, which of the following biological processes is most directly supported by the principle that 'cells contain hereditary information which is passed from cell to cell during cell division'?
Considering the modern tenets of cell theory, which of the following biological processes is most directly supported by the principle that 'cells contain hereditary information which is passed from cell to cell during cell division'?
A researcher is studying the metabolic activity within different types of cells. According to the cell theory, where does the energy flow (metabolism & biochemistry) of life primarily occur?
A researcher is studying the metabolic activity within different types of cells. According to the cell theory, where does the energy flow (metabolism & biochemistry) of life primarily occur?
If a new organism were discovered, what characteristics would need to be observed to determine if it adheres to the established cell theory?
If a new organism were discovered, what characteristics would need to be observed to determine if it adheres to the established cell theory?
How did the work of Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann contribute to our understanding of cells?
How did the work of Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann contribute to our understanding of cells?
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Cell as a unit of life
Cell as a unit of life
The basic unit of structure, physiology, and organization in living things.
Dual Existence of Cells
Dual Existence of Cells
Cells function both as independent entities and as building blocks within organisms.
"Omnis cellula e cellula"
"Omnis cellula e cellula"
All cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division.
Robert Hooke
Robert Hooke
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
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Matthias Schleiden
Matthias Schleiden
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Theodor Schwann
Theodor Schwann
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Cell Composition of Life
Cell Composition of Life
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Hereditary Information in Cells
Hereditary Information in Cells
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Energy flow
Energy flow
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Study Notes
- The discovery of cells came about with the invention and improvement of the microscope in the 17th century.
- Robert Hooke discovered cells first, and coined the term "cell" in 1665, observing a piece of cork with a simple microscope at 300X magnification.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek, in 1670 was able to observe different cells such as sperm, blood cells, and bacteria with a simple microscope he built.
- It took biologists more than 2 centuries (1838) to extend the work of early microscopists and comprehend the significance of cells to the living state.
- Matthias Schleiden (studied plant tissues) and Theodor Schwann (studied animal tissues) proposed the Cell Theory and this may be seen as the birth of contemporary biology.
Formulation of the Cell Theory
- In 1839, Theodor Schwann & Matthias Schleiden published a book on animal and plant cells.
- They summarized their observations into three conclusions about cells.
- The cell is the unit of structure, physiology, and organization in living things.
- The cell retains a dual existence as a distinct entity and a building block in the construction of organisms.
- Cells form by free-cell formation, similar to the formation of crystals (spontaneous generation).
- The correct interpretation of cell formation by cell division was finally promoted by others and formally enunciated in Rudolph Virchow's dictum, "Omnis cellula e cellula"... "All cells only arise from pre-existing cells".
- Robert Hooke's simple Microscope could achieve 300x magnification
Microscope Resolution
- The minimum resolution of a light microscope is about 2 microns, around the size of a small bacterium.
- Light microscopes can apply magnification effectively to around 1,000 times the size of the actual specimen.
- At higher magnifications, the image becomes blurred.
Modern Tenets of Cell Theory
- All known living things are made up of cells.
- The cell is the structural & functional unit of all living things.
- All cells come from pre-existing cells by division.
- Spontaneous Generation does not occur.
- Cells contain hereditary information which is passed from cell to cell during cell division.
- All cells are chemically the same in composition.
- Energy flow (metabolism & biochemistry) of life occurs within cells.
- The Cell theory predates other great paradigms of biology.
- Darwin's Theory of Evolution (1859)
- Mendel's Laws of Inheritance (1865)
- Establishment of Comparative Biochemistry (1940)
- Revelations, led to greater understanding of the structures and processes that make up the living state.
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