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Which statement accurately describes the cell theory?
Which statement accurately describes the cell theory?
What did Robert Hooke discover?
What did Robert Hooke discover?
Who proposed that all plants are made up of cells?
Who proposed that all plants are made up of cells?
What did Felix Dujardin discover about cells?
What did Felix Dujardin discover about cells?
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What is the fundamental unit of life?
What is the fundamental unit of life?
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Study Notes
Cell Theory
- The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells, and that cells are the fundamental units of life.
Key Discoveries
- Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665, observing microscopic compartments in cork tissue that resembled "little rooms" or "cellulae".
Plants and Cells
- Matthias Jakob Schleiden proposed that all plants are made up of cells in 1839.
Cellular Structure
- Felix Dujardin discovered that cells have a cell membrane, a thin layer of protoplasm that surrounds the cell contents, in 1839.
Fundamentals of Life
- The cell is the fundamental unit of life, meaning that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
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Test your knowledge about cells and the cell theory with this quiz. Learn about the fundamental unit of life and how cells function in living organisms. Explore the history and concepts behind the cell theory. Challenge yourself to answer questions about these important topics in biology.
