Cell Theory

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What tool do you use to view the cells?

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Microscope

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Who were the scientists responsible for developing the Cell Theory?

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

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What does cell theory state?

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Cells are the basic building block of life.

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Why are rocks considered non-living?

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They are not made of cells.

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What did Robert Hooke name the small compartments in cork?

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Cells

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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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 under a microscope.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and exits the cell.