5 Questions
Who first used the word 'cell' to refer to the basic units of life?
Robert Hooke
What is the main statement of cell theory?
All organisms are made of one or more cells.
What is a common feature shared by all cells?
Plasma membrane
Who proposed that all organisms are made of one or more cells?
Theodor Schwann
What is necessary to understand life itself, according to the text?
The structure of cells and the processes they carry out
Study Notes
Cells and Cell Theory
- Robert Hooke first used the word 'cell' to refer to the basic units of life in 1665.
Cell Theory Statement
- The main statement of cell theory is that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
Common Feature of Cells
- A common feature shared by all cells is that they are the basic structural and functional units of life.
Proposal of Cellular Composition
- Matthias Jakob Schleiden and Theodor Schwann proposed that all organisms are made of one or more cells in 1839.
Understanding Life
- It is necessary to understand cells to understand life itself.
Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz on the basic units of life, cell structures, and life processes. Explore the fundamental principles of cell theory and gain insights into the structure and functions of cells.
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