Cell theory

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What is cell theory?

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Cell theory is a fundamental concept in biology that states: 1) All living things are made of one or more cells. 2) The cell is the basic unit of life. 3) All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first scientist to observe bacteria using a microscope.

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What do all living things have in common?

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

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What is the process by which new cells are created when cells are damaged?

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The process is called cell division.

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Which scientists contributed to the development of cell theory?

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Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow contributed to the development of cell theory.

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What did Robert Hooke discover?

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Robert Hooke discovered cells by observing cork under a microscope.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

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The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

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What invention made the discovery of cells possible?

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The invention of the microscope made the discovery of cells possible.

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What does it mean that cells come from pre-existing cells?

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It means that new cells are produced by the division of existing cells.

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What is the significance of chloroplasts in cells?

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Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.