15 Questions
Who studied cells of both animal and plants and discovered significant differences between the two types of cells?
Theodor Schwann
What did Robert Hooke observe under the microscope that led to the discovery of cells?
Pores in a piece of cork
Who is credited with the discovery of cells, leading to the scientific study of cells?
Robert Hooke
What is the traditional governing theory of all life according to the text?
Cell theory
What did continual improvements to microscopes over time lead to?
Discovery of cells
What is the significance of the mid-nineteenth century formulation of cell theory?
It marked the beginning of the scientific study of cells
Who is primarily credited with the initial discovery of cells?
Robert Hooke
What did the study by Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann lead to?
The identification of significant differences between animal and plant cells
What was the enabling factor for the discovery of cells?
Advancements in magnification technology in microscopes
What does cell theory propose about the origin of cells?
All cells come from pre-existing cells
What is a defining characteristic of a prokaryote?
Evolution before eukaryotes
In which domain are prokaryotes classified in the three-domain system?
Bacteria
What is the role of bacterial microcompartments in prokaryotic cells?
They are quasi-organelles enclosed in protein shells
How do some prokaryotes like cyanobacteria reproduce?
Via binary fission without fusion of gametes
What distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotic cells?
Lack of distinct organelles characterizing eukaryotic cells
Learn about the fundamental principles of cell theory, which states that living organisms are composed of cells, that cells are the basic unit of structure and reproduction, and that all cells arise from pre-existing cells. Explore the significance of cell theory in understanding the organization and functioning of living organisms.
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