Cell Theory

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living organisms?

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A cell.

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Who is credited with naming the cell after observing cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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What is the theory that states all living things are made up of cells?

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Cell Theory.

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What instrument is essential for viewing cells?

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Microscope.

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Name one of the scientists who contributed to the development of Cell Theory.

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Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, or Matthias Schleiden.

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What does the Cell Theory state about living organisms?

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All living things are made up of cells.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.

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What is the primary function of a cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm.

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria.