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Which microscope did Robert Hooke use to study tree bark?
Which microscope did Robert Hooke use to study tree bark?
Compound light microscope.
Through which microscope were cells first observed?
Through which microscope were cells first observed?
Simple microscope.
Which microscope did Anton van Leeuwenhoek use to observe single-celled organisms?
Which microscope did Anton van Leeuwenhoek use to observe single-celled organisms?
Simple microscope.
Which experiments led to changes to the original cell theory?
Which experiments led to changes to the original cell theory?
According to the cell theory, what describes cells?
According to the cell theory, what describes cells?
What do scanning electron microscopes and transmission electron microscopes have in common?
What do scanning electron microscopes and transmission electron microscopes have in common?
Which statement best explains why cells were observed in more detail using a compound microscope than a simple microscope?
Which statement best explains why cells were observed in more detail using a compound microscope than a simple microscope?
Which reason best explains why dead specimens must be used with transmission electron microscopes?
Which reason best explains why dead specimens must be used with transmission electron microscopes?
What was the first cell viewed by the light microscope?
What was the first cell viewed by the light microscope?
According to the cell theory, which structure contains cells?
According to the cell theory, which structure contains cells?
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Study Notes
Microscope Usage
- Robert Hooke studied tree bark using a compound light microscope.
- The first observation of cells occurred with a simple microscope.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek utilized a simple microscope to observe single-celled organisms.
- Compound microscopes provide greater magnification compared to simple microscopes, allowing for more detailed observations.
Cell Theory Insights
- Cell theory posits that all living cells originate from pre-existing living cells.
- Experiments have shown that cells share similarities and metabolize based on their composition, leading to updates in the original cell theory.
Electron Microscopy
- Scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and transmission electron microscopes (TEM) both require a vacuum environment for operation.
- Specimens must be thin and dead when using transmission electron microscopes due to the necessity of placing them in a vacuum.
Historical Significance
- The first cell viewed under a light microscope was from oak bark.
- Blood is recognized as a structure that contains cells, highlighting the diversity of cellular environments.
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