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Who invented the microscope and was the first to see microorganisms?
Who invented the microscope and was the first to see microorganisms?
- Robert Hooke
- Matthias Schleiden
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
- Theodor Schwann
All cells arise from pre-existing cells, according to the Cell Theory.
All cells arise from pre-existing cells, according to the Cell Theory.
True (A)
What is the basic unit of structure of all living things?
What is the basic unit of structure of all living things?
cell
The name 'cell' means _______.
The name 'cell' means _______.
Match the following scientists with their contributions to cell biology:
Match the following scientists with their contributions to cell biology:
Flashcards
What is a cell?
What is a cell?
The smallest functional unit of life, responsible for all life processes.
First part of cell theory
First part of cell theory
All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
Second part of cell theory
Second part of cell theory
Cells are the smallest unit capable of performing all life functions.
Third part of cell theory
Third part of cell theory
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Who was Antonie van Leeuwenhoek?
Who was Antonie van Leeuwenhoek?
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Study Notes
Cellular Organization
- Cells are the basic unit of structure for all living things.
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope in the late 1600s.
- He was the first to see microorganisms.
- The word "cell" was initially translated as "empty room".
- Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden developed the cell theory.
- All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
- The cell is the smallest functional unit of life.
- All cells are produced from other cells.
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