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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?
All cells arise from pre-existing cells, according to the Cell Theory.
All cells arise from pre-existing cells, according to the Cell Theory.
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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 _______.
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Match the following scientists with their contributions to cell biology:
Match the following scientists with their contributions to cell biology:
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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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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of cellular organization, including the history of the microscope and cell theory. Discover important figures like Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and learn about the characteristics of cells as the basic units of life.