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Who is largely attributed to the discovery of cells?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek

What is the basic unit of structure in all organisms?

  • Tissues
  • Cells (correct)
  • Organ systems
  • Organs

According to cell theory, where do all cells come from?

  • Pre-existing cells (correct)
  • Spontaneous generation
  • Inorganic matter
  • Non-cellular entities

Which of the following is considered a non-cellular entity by some biologists?

<p>Viruses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who began the scientific study of cells, known as cell biology?

<p>Robert Hooke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Cell Biology Foundations

  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is largely attributed to the discovery of cells.

Cellular Structure

  • The basic unit of structure in all organisms is the cell.

Cell Theory

  • According to cell theory, all cells come from pre-existing cells.

Non-Cellular Entities

  • Viruses are considered non-cellular entities by some biologists.

Cell Biology History

  • Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann are credited with beginning the scientific study of cells, known as cell biology.

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