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Who is largely attributed with the discovery of cells?
Who is largely attributed with the discovery of cells?
- Robert Hooke (correct)
- Theodor Schwann
- Matthias Schleiden
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
What is the first tenet of cell theory?
What is the first tenet of cell theory?
- Cells are the basic unit of reproduction
- Organisms are made up of cells (correct)
- All cells come from pre-existing cells
- Cells are the basic unit of structure in all organisms
Who also studied cells of both animal and plants to support the cell theory?
Who also studied cells of both animal and plants to support the cell theory?
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
- Matthias Schleiden
- Theodor Schwann (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
What is the most significant difference discovered between animal and plant cells?
What is the most significant difference discovered between animal and plant cells?
What invention made the discovery of the cell possible?
What invention made the discovery of the cell possible?
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Who discovered cells?
Who discovered cells?
Robert Hooke is credited with the discovery of cells.
What is the first tenet of cell theory?
What is the first tenet of cell theory?
The first tenet of cell theory states that all organisms are composed of cells.
Who supported the cell theory with animal and plant cell studies?
Who supported the cell theory with animal and plant cell studies?
Theodor Schwann studied both animal and plant cells, providing further support for cell theory.
What is a key difference between animal and plant cells?
What is a key difference between animal and plant cells?
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What invention enabled the discovery of cells?
What invention enabled the discovery of cells?
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Study Notes
Cell Theory
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is largely attributed with the discovery of cells.
Cell Theory Principles
- The first tenet of cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
Contributions to Cell Theory
- Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann studied cells of both animals and plants to support cell theory.
Differences Between Animal and Plant Cells
- The most significant difference discovered between animal and plant cells is the presence of a cell wall in plant cells.
The Enabling Technology
- The invention of the microscope made the discovery of cells possible.
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Test your knowledge of cell theory with this quiz! Explore the fundamental principles of cell structure, organization, and reproduction. Challenge yourself with questions about the origins and evolution of cell theory.
