Chapter 1: Preview of the Cell and Early Microscopy

Who first isolated DNA and called it nuclein?

Which scientists connected specific traits to chromosomes in Drosophila melanogaster?

Who proposed the chromosome theory of heredity?

Which concept states that each gene is responsible for the production of a single protein?

What process did Walther Flemming name when he saw threadlike bodies in the nucleus?

What technique is used to move proteins, DNA, or RNA molecules through a medium based on size and charge?

Which method helps identify the composition and identity of a sample by converting components into ions?

What is the main purpose of centrifugation in biochemistry?

What role did Gregor Mendel play in the advancement of genetics?

Which method is crucial for tracing the metabolic fate of specific atoms and molecules?

In electrophoresis gel movement, why do long DNA fragments move slower in areas with small pores?

What was the main limitation of the microscope used by the individual who made early observations of cells?

Which scientist co-authored a paper emphasizing the descriptive nature of cell biology?

Which process supports the cell theory and refutes spontaneous cell generation?

Who demonstrated that fermentation is a chemical reaction?

What did Wohler's experiment prove about living and non-living things?

What did Spirulina platensis contribute to the field of biology?