Important Discoveries in Biology

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The observation of the Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) is attributed to which scientist?

  • Matthias Schleiden
  • Robert Brown
  • D.J. Ivanowsky (correct)
  • Rudolf Virchow

Which of the following scientists is credited with proposing the five-kingdom classification?

  • Cornelius Van Niel
  • T.O. Diener
  • D.J. Ivanowsky
  • R.H. Whittaker (correct)

Which scientist is known for the discovery of viroids?

  • T.O. Diener (correct)
  • Julius Von Sachs
  • Theodore Schwann
  • Camillo Golgi

Matthias Schleiden contributed to the development of what biological theory?

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Rudolf Virchow is known for coining which phrase related to cell division?

<p>omnis cellula-e-cellula (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Fluid Mosaic Model was proposed by which scientists?

<p>Singer &amp; Nicolson (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Camillo Golgi is best known for his discovery of which cellular structure?

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Which scientist is credited with discovering the nucleus of the cell?

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Joseph Priestley's experiments contributed to the understanding of what gas produced by plants?

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Cornelius Van Niel demonstrated that oxygen comes from $H_2O$ and not from $CO_2$ during what process?

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Flashcards

R.H. Whittaker

Proposed the Five Kingdom Classification in 1969.

D.J. Ivanowsky

Observed the Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) in 1892.

T.O. Diener

Discovered viroids in 1971.

Matthias Schleiden

Developed the cell theory.

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Rudolf Virchow

Observed that cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Singer & Nicolson

Proposed the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane.

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Camillo Golgi

Discovered the Golgi apparatus.

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Robert Brown

Discovered the nucleus.

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Joseph Priestley

Revealed the essential role of air in the growth of green plants in 1770.

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Cornelius Van Niel

Demonstrated that oxygen comes from H2O & not from CO2.

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Study Notes

  • 1969: R.H. Whittaker proposed the Five Kingdom classification.
  • 1892: D.J. Ivanowsky observed TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus).
  • 1971: T.O. Diener discovered viroids.
  • 1838: Matthias Schleiden contributed to the Cell Theory.
  • 1839: Theodore Schwann contributed to the Cell Theory.
  • 1855: Rudolf Virchow stated "omnis cellula-e-cellula".
  • 1950: Advent of Electron microscope occurred.
  • 1972: Singer & Nicolson proposed the Fluid Mosaic Model.
  • 1898: Camillo Golgi discovered the Golgi apparatus.
  • 1831: Robert Brown discovered the Nucleus.
  • 1770: Joseph Priestley revealed the essential role of air in the growth of green plants.
  • 1774: Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen.
  • 1854: Julius Von Sachs discovered the production of glucose as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
  • 1843-1909: T.W. Engelmann discovered the first action spectrum.
  • 1897-1985: Cornelius Van Niel demonstrated that oxygen comes from Hâ‚‚O and not from COâ‚‚.

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