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Who is largely attributed with the discovery of cells?
Who is largely attributed with the discovery of cells?
What did the cell theory propose about the origin of cells?
What did the cell theory propose about the origin of cells?
What is considered the basic unit of structure in all organisms according to the cell theory?
What is considered the basic unit of structure in all organisms according to the cell theory?
What was shocking about Robert Hooke's observation of cork under the microscope?
What was shocking about Robert Hooke's observation of cork under the microscope?
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Who also studied cells of both animal and plants, and discovered significant differences between the two types of cells?
Who also studied cells of both animal and plants, and discovered significant differences between the two types of cells?
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Cell Theory and Discovery
- The discovery of cells is largely attributed to Robert Hooke.
- The cell theory proposes that cells arise from pre-existing cells, contradicting the idea of spontaneous generation.
- According to the cell theory, cells are considered the basic unit of structure in all organisms.
Early Observations of Cells
- Robert Hooke's observation of cork under the microscope was shocking because it revealed that cork tissue was composed of small, empty chambers, resembling tiny rooms, which he called "cells".
- Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann also studied cells of both animal and plant tissues, and discovered significant differences between the two types of cells.
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Test your knowledge of cell theory with this quiz! Explore the foundational principles of biology as you answer questions about the basic unit of structure and organization in living organisms. From the origins of cell theory to its modern-day implications, challenge yourself with this informative quiz.
