LS. 2a Formative flashcard on Cell theory

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What is the Cell Theory?

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The Cell Theory states that cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of all living organisms.

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Who is known for naming the cell after observing cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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What does it mean when we say evolution is a theory?

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It means that evolution is a widely accepted explanation based on evidence that all life is related and has descended from a common ancestor.

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What did Virchow contribute to the Cell Theory?

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Virchow stated that new cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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What happens to a scientific theory when new information is discovered?

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The theory might change based on this new information.

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

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Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow.

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What is the significance of Robert Brown in cell biology?

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Robert Brown discovered the nucleus in plant cells.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the relationship between cells and living organisms?

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Cells are the basic building blocks of all living organisms.

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What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek contribute to cell biology?

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He is known for his work in microscopy and for being the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms.