Cell Theory

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What did the invention of the microscope allow scientists to discover?

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Cells

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Who were the key scientists involved in the development of the Cell Theory?

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

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What does cell theory state?

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Cells are the basic building blocks of life.

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Who was the scientist that observed pond water and teeth scrapings under a microscope?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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Who named the cell after observing cork?

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Robert Hooke

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What is the significance of Robert Hooke's work?

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He was the first to use the term 'cell' to describe the basic unit of life.

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What are the three main principles of cell theory?

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

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What type of microscope did Anton van Leeuwenhoek use?

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A simple microscope.

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What did Robert Brown discover about cells?

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He discovered the nucleus within the cell.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves.