Cell theory

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What is the basic unit of structure and function of organisms?

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Cell

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Who did NOT contribute to the cell theory?

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Albert Einstein

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What is one of the statements of the cell theory?

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All cells come from preexisting cells.

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What are the three parts of the Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. 3. All cells are produced from other cells.

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What is a common characteristic of all living things?

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All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.

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What did Robert Hooke contribute to cell theory?

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He coined the term 'cell' after observing cork under a microscope.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Cells that have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the significance of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek in cell theory?

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He was the first to observe living cells using a microscope.

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What does it mean that cells are the basic units of life?

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Cells are the smallest units that can carry out all life processes.