5 Questions
Which scientist discovered the cell?
Robert Hook
What is the meaning of the word 'cell'?
Small room
What are the building blocks of living things?
Cells
What are organisms made up of only one cell called?
Unicellular organisms
How do cells produce cells of their own kind?
By cell division
Study Notes
Cellular Structure
- The cell was discovered by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch scientist, in the 17th century.
- The word "cell" comes from the Latin word "cellula", meaning "small room".
Cellular Composition
- The building blocks of living things are cells.
- Organisms made up of only one cell are called unicellular organisms.
Cellular Reproduction
- Cells produce cells of their own kind through a process of cell division, where one cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
- This process allows cells to reproduce and maintain the characteristics of their species.
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