Cell Theory & Cell Theory Scientists

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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?

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Cell

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Who discovered that all cells come from other living cells?

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Rudolf Virchow

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What are all living things made up of?

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Cells

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What was Schleiden convinced of?

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All plants are made of cells.

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Which statement was NOT included in cell theory?

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Each cell contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the first principle of cell theory?

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All living things are composed of cells.

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What is the second principle of cell theory?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is the third principle of cell theory?

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All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Who was the first to use the term 'cell'?

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Robert Hooke.

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What did Theodore Schwann contribute to cell theory?

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He stated that all animals are made of cells.