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Who coined the name 'cell' and referred to them as 'animalcules'?
Who coined the name 'cell' and referred to them as 'animalcules'?
- Robert Hooke
- Hans Lippershey
- Galileo Galilei
- Antoine van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
When was the first microscope invented?
When was the first microscope invented?
- 1665
- 1595 (correct)
- 1609
- 1570s
What did Robert Hooke do in 1665?
What did Robert Hooke do in 1665?
- Invented the first microscope
- Discovered 'animalcules'
- Developed the Diopter Adjustment
- Coined the name 'cell' (correct)
What does the eyepiece of a microscope do?
What does the eyepiece of a microscope do?
What did Antoine van Leeuwenhoek refer to as 'animalcules'?
What did Antoine van Leeuwenhoek refer to as 'animalcules'?
Which two individuals are credited with inventing the first microscope?
Which two individuals are credited with inventing the first microscope?
What did Robert Hooke do in 1665?
What did Robert Hooke do in 1665?
What is the function of the eyepiece of a microscope?
What is the function of the eyepiece of a microscope?
What did Antoine van Leeuwenhoek refer to as 'animalcules'?
What did Antoine van Leeuwenhoek refer to as 'animalcules'?
What is the purpose of the diopter adjustment on the eyepiece of a microscope?
What is the purpose of the diopter adjustment on the eyepiece of a microscope?
Flashcards
Who was Antoine van Leeuwenhoek?
Who was Antoine van Leeuwenhoek?
The scientist who first visualized microorganisms, referring to them as 'animalcules'.
When was the first microscope invented?
When was the first microscope invented?
The year the first microscope was invented.
Who was Robert Hooke?
Who was Robert Hooke?
The scientist who first coined the term 'cell' after observing the structure of cork.
What is the eyepiece?
What is the eyepiece?
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What are 'animalcules'?
What are 'animalcules'?
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Who invented the first microscope?
Who invented the first microscope?
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What is diopter adjustment?
What is diopter adjustment?
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Study Notes
Microscope and Cell History
- Robert Hooke coined the term 'cell' in 1665.
- The first microscope was invented by Zacharias Janssen and Hans Jansen.
Microscope Components
- The eyepiece of a microscope magnifies the image formed by the objective lens.
- The diopter adjustment on the eyepiece of a microscope allows for correction of differences in vision between the left and right eye.
Early Microscope Observations
- Antoine van Leeuwenhoek referred to microorganisms as 'animalcules'.
- Robert Hooke observed and described cells in 1665.
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