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Who is largely attributed to the discovery of cells?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is considered a non-cellular entity by some biologists?
Who began the scientific study of cells, known as cell biology?
Who began the scientific study of cells, known as cell biology?
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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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