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Which invention played a key role in the discovery of cells?

  • The camera
  • The microscope (correct)
  • The computer
  • The telescope

    • What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek observe that led to the naming of cells?

  • Plants
  • Bacteria
  • Animals
  • Cork (correct)

    • What is the first principle of the Cell Theory?

  • All organisms are composed of one or more cells (correct)
  • Cells cannot survive independently
  • All cells come from preexisting cells
  • Cells are the smallest units of life

    • What is the second principle of the Cell Theory?

    <p>Cells are the smallest units of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third principle of the Cell Theory?

    <p>All cells come from preexisting cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis Pasteur's experiments show about the origin of cells?

    <p>New cells can arise from existing cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an exception to the Cell Theory regarding skeletal muscle cells?

    <p>They contain multiple nuclei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of aseptate fungi?

    <p>Hyphae divided into sections (cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of viruses?

    <p>They require cells to reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do paramecium demonstrate characteristics of life?

    <p>They cluster around food particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of chlorella's large chloroplast?

    <p>Allows organism to photosynthesize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of light microscopes?

    <p>Inexpensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating magnification?

    <p>M = I / A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating actual size?

    <p>A = I / M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of electron microscopes?

    <p>Specimens must be dead and fixed in plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Inventions and Discoveries

    • The microscope was crucial for the discovery of cells, allowing scientists to visualize the microscopic world.
    • Anton van Leeuwenhoek observed "animalcules" in pond water, leading to the term "cells" due to their resemblance to small rooms.

    Cell Theory Principles

    • The first principle of Cell Theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
    • The second principle specifies that the cell is the basic unit of life in all living things.
    • The third principle asserts that all cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division.

    Contributions to Cell Understanding

    • Louis Pasteur's experiments demonstrated that cells do not spontaneously arise; they originate from existing cells, disproving spontaneous generation.
    • An exception to Cell Theory involves skeletal muscle cells which are multinucleated, deviating from the typical single-nucleus structure.

    Characteristics of Life and Organisms

    • Aseptate fungi lack septa, resulting in a continuous cytoplasmic mass with multiple nuclei, showcasing a unique cellular structure.
    • Viruses exhibit characteristics of life only when inside a host cell but cannot reproduce independently, marking them as atypical life forms.
    • Paramecium demonstrate characteristics of life such as movement, response to stimuli, growth, reproduction, and metabolism, highlighting their complex cellular functions.

    Organism Features

    • Chlorella possesses a large chloroplast, which is essential for photosynthesis, allowing it to convert sunlight into chemical energy efficiently.

    Microscopy Basics

    • Light microscopes utilize visible light for imaging, offering advantages like color visualization and relatively simple handling.
    • Magnification is calculated using the formula: Magnification = Size of Image / Actual Size.
    • Actual size can be determined using: Actual Size = Size of Image / Magnification.

    Microscopy Limitations

    • Electron microscopes, while offering high resolution, have limitations in observing live specimens due to their vacuum requirement and sample preparation methods.

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