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Who is largely attributed to the discovery of cells?
Who is largely attributed to the discovery of cells?
- Robert Hooke (correct)
- Theodor Schwann
- Matthias Schleiden
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
What did the mid-nineteenth century cell theory propose?
What did the mid-nineteenth century cell theory propose?
- Living organisms are made up of cells (correct)
- Cells are only present in plants
- Cells are not the basic unit of reproduction
- All cells come from non-living matter
Who also studied cells of both animal and plants, contributing to the idea that cells are fundamental to both?
Who also studied cells of both animal and plants, contributing to the idea that cells are fundamental to both?
- Gregor Mendel
- Theodor Schwann (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
- Charles Darwin
What technology made the discovery of cells possible?
What technology made the discovery of cells possible?
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What is a point of disagreement among some biologists regarding cell theory?
What is a point of disagreement among some biologists regarding cell theory?
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Study Notes
Cell Theory
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is largely attributed to the discovery of cells.
Cell Theory Propositions
- The mid-nineteenth century cell theory proposed that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells, cells are the basic structural and functional units of life, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.
Contributions to Cell Theory
- Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann studied cells of both animals and plants, contributing to the idea that cells are fundamental to both.
Advancements in Technology
- The invention of the light microscope made the discovery of cells possible.
Points of Disagreement
- A point of disagreement among some biologists regarding cell theory is whether viruses should be considered living cells or not.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental principles of cell theory with this quiz. Explore the concepts of cell structure, organization, and reproduction, as well as the historical significance of cell theory in the field of biology.
