Cell Theory

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What is the Cell Theory?

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The Cell Theory states that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Who is known for coining the term 'cell'?

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Robert Hooke is known for coining the term 'cell' after observing cork under a microscope.

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Which scientist concluded that all plants are made of cells?

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Matthias Schleiden concluded that all plants are made of cells.

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What did Theodor Schwann contribute to the Cell Theory?

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Theodor Schwann concluded that all animals are made of cells.

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Who was the first to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe bacteria.

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Which scientist did NOT contribute to the Cell Theory?

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Albert Einstein did NOT contribute to the Cell Theory.

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Why are rocks considered non-living?

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Rocks are considered non-living because they are not made of cells.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What did Rudolf Virchow contribute to the Cell Theory?

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Rudolf Virchow contributed the idea that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the significance of Anton van Leeuwenhoek's work?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek's work was significant because he was the first to observe and describe microorganisms.