Cell Theory

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What are the 3 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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How do unicellular organisms differ from multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms are made of only one cell, while multicellular organisms are made of many cells.

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Who is credited with naming the cell after observing cork?

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Robert Hooke.

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What is the significance of Robert Hooke in cell biology?

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He was the first to observe and name cells.

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What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?

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

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Which scientists contributed to the development of the Cell Theory?

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

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of a single cell.

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism that is made up of many cells.

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What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek contribute to cell biology?

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

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.