Cell Structure and Function Vocabulary Review

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Cells

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the basic unit of structure and function in living things

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Cells must be able to

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obtain energy

bring in nutrients and water

get rid of wastes

maintain homeostasis

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Microscope

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An instrument that makes small objects appear larger is a/an microscope.

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Cell Theory

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1) all living things are made of cells

2) cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

3) all cells are made from other cells

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Robert Hooke

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He observed cork with his compound microscope and named the tiny rooms he saw "cells"

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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Viewed microorganisms (animacules) using his simple microscope.

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Mattias Schleiden

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Concluded that all plants are made up of cells

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Theodor Schwann

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Scientist who concluded that all animals are made of cells.

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Rudolf Virchow

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Scientist who proposed that all cells are only made from other cells.