Cell Theory DG

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Who is known for re-inventing the microscope and discovering bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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What is a living thing that can function on its own?

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Organism

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What is NOT a component of Cell Theory?

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Cells are found in all states of matter.

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Which scientific fields have been influenced by cell theory?

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Molecular biology and genetics

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Who were the scientists responsible for developing the cell theory in the 19th century?

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Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What does the cell theory state about all living organisms?

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All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It acts as the control center, containing the cell's genetic material.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Cells without a nucleus, such as bacteria.