Cell Theory Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did Leeuwenhoek discover?

He discovered small moving cells in pond water, which he called animalcules.

Who discovered and named the nucleus?

Robert Brown

Who came up with the name 'cell'?

Robert Hooke

What did Robert Hooke look at under the microscope?

Cork Signup and view all the answers

What did Mathias Schleiden discover?

All plants are made of cells. Cells are the fundamental building blocks of plants. Signup and view all the answers

Where do all cells come from?

All cells come from other cells. Signup and view all the answers

What did Theodore Schwann discover?

All animals are made of cells. Cells are the fundamental building blocks of animals. Signup and view all the answers

What did Rudolf Virchow conclude?

All living things are made of cells. Each cell has all of the characteristics of living things. Signup and view all the answers

What does the cell theory state?

All living things are made of cells. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things. All cells come from preexisting cells. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with making the first microscope?

The Jansen brothers Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo's contribution to the cell theory?

Created a microscope that he used to look at the eyes of flies. His work sparked interest in seeing things that are smaller than the eye can see. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Discoveries in Cell Theory

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered small moving cells in pond water, which he named animalcules.
Robert Brown was the first to discover and name the nucleus within cells.
Robert Hooke coined the term "cell" after observing cork under a microscope.

Contributions of Scientists

Mathias Schleiden concluded that all plants are composed of cells, identifying cells as fundamental building blocks of plant life.
Theodore Schwann stated that all animals are made of cells, emphasizing that cells serve as the building blocks of animal life.
Rudolf Virchow asserted that all living things are made up of cells and highlighted that each cell possesses characteristics of living organisms.

Cell Theory Principles

The cell theory outlines three main principles:
- All living things are composed of cells.
- Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living organisms.
- All cells arise from preexisting cells, emphasizing cellular reproduction.

Historical Contributions

The Jansen brothers are credited with the invention of the first microscope, facilitating the study of cells.
Galileo contributed by creating a microscope to examine the eyes of flies, which ignited interest in exploring microscopic organisms.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of Cell Theory with these flashcards. Learn about the key contributors and their discoveries, including Leeuwenhoek, Brown, and Hooke. Perfect for students wanting to reinforce their understanding of cellular biology.