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Who is largely attributed with the discovery of cells?
Who is largely attributed with the discovery of cells?
What is the first tenet of cell theory?
What is the first tenet of cell theory?
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?
What is the most significant difference discovered between animal and plant cells?
What is the most significant difference discovered between animal and plant cells?
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What invention made the discovery of the cell possible?
What invention made the discovery of the cell possible?
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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.
