Cell theory & Scientists

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Who is credited with naming the cell after observing cork under a microscope?

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Robert Hooke

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What type of microscope can magnify objects up to 1,000,000 times?

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Electron microscope

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Who was the scientist known for observing pond water and teeth scrapings using a microscope?

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

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What does the Cell Theory state about cells?

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Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms.

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What is a characteristic of a compound microscope?

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It has two lenses and requires the specimen to be very thin for light to shine through.

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What are the three main components of the Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of life. 3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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What is the primary function of a light microscope?

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To magnify small objects using visible light.

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What is the difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope?

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A light microscope uses visible light to magnify specimens, while an electron microscope uses beams of electrons for higher magnification.

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Who contributed to the development of the Cell Theory alongside Robert Hooke?

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Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann.

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What is the significance of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's observations?

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He was the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms, which he called 'animalcules'.