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Who coined the term 'cell' after observing box-like structures in plant tissue?

  • Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
  • Matthias Scheiden
  • Hans Janssen
  • Robert Hooke (correct)

Who was the first to observe live cells?

  • Matthias Scheiden
  • Hans Janssen
  • Anton Von Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Robert Hooke

Who proposed that all animals and living things are made of cells?

  • Theodor Schwan (correct)
  • Robert Hooke
  • Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
  • Hans Janssen

What did Matthias Scheiden state about cells?

<p>Cells are the building blocks of all plants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Cell Theory state about cells?

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Flashcards

Who coined 'cell'?

Robert Hooke observed box-like structures in plant tissue and named them 'cells'.

First to see live cells?

Anton van Leeuwenhoek observed live cells.

All animals made of cells?

Theodor Schwann proposed that all animals and living things are made of cells.

Plant cells building blocks?

Matthias Schleiden stated cells are the basic/building blocks of all plants.

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Cell Theory's basic unit?

The Cell Theory states that cells are the basic unit of life.

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Study Notes

Cell Theory Founders

  • Robert Hooke coined the term 'cell' after observing box-like structures in plant tissue.
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe live cells.

Cell Theory Proposals

  • Matthias Scheiden stated that cells are the basic units of plant structure.
  • Matthias Scheiden and Theodor Schwann jointly proposed that all animals are made of cells.
  • Theodor Schwann proposed that all living things are made of cells.

The Cell Theory

  • The Cell Theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
  • The Cell Theory states that cells are the basic units of life.
  • The Cell Theory states that cells arise from pre-existing cells.
  • The Cell Theory states that cells are the fundamental units of structure, function, and inheritance in living organisms.

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