Cell Theory

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What are all organisms made of?

Back

Cells

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Who observed live cells in greater detail?

Back

Leeuwenhoek

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Which scientist concluded that plants are made of cells?

Back

Schleiden

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What does the Cell Theory state?

Back

Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms.

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What is the most basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What is the definition of a cell?

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The smallest unit of life that can function independently and perform all necessary functions of life.

Front

Who is known as the father of microbiology?

Back

Leeuwenhoek

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What did Virchow contribute to cell theory?

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He concluded that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the significance of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.