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Who was the first person to observe living cells?
Who was the first person to observe living cells?
- Matthias
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
- Lauren Royal-Woods
- Robert Hooke
What did Robert Hooke observe when he looked at a thin slice of cork?
What did Robert Hooke observe when he looked at a thin slice of cork?
- Dead plant cells
- Little boxes (cells) (correct)
- DNA
- Living cells
According to the cell theory, where do all cells come from?
According to the cell theory, where do all cells come from?
- Pre-existing cells (correct)
- Energy flow
- Organisms of similar species
- DNA
What is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms?
What is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms?
Where does the activity of an organism depend on?
Where does the activity of an organism depend on?
What is the primary branch of biology that studies animals?
What is the primary branch of biology that studies animals?
Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?
Who is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology?
What does the term 'zoology' mean in Ancient Greek?
What does the term 'zoology' mean in Ancient Greek?
During which period did modern zoology have its origins?
During which period did modern zoology have its origins?
What does zoology study in relation to animals?
What does zoology study in relation to animals?
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Study Notes
Cell Biology
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is credited with being the first person to observe living cells.
Robert Hooke's Observations
- Robert Hooke observed that a thin slice of cork was composed of small, box-like structures, which he termed "cells".
Cell Theory
- According to the cell theory, all cells come from pre-existing cells.
Fundamental Unit of Life
- The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.
Organism Activity
- The activity of an organism depends on the functioning of its cells.
Zoology
- Zoology is the primary branch of biology that studies animals.
Origins of Zoology
- Aristotle is considered to have originated the formal study of zoology.
Etymology of Zoology
- The term "zoology" comes from the Ancient Greek words "zōon" (animal) and "logos" (study).
History of Zoology
- Modern zoology had its origins in the 19th century.
Focus of Zoology
- Zoology studies the structure, behavior, physiology, development, and evolution of animals.
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