Cell Theory

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What is the definition of a multicellular organism?

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An organism that is made up of more than one cell.

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Who discovered that all plants are made of cells?

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Schleiden.

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What did Leeuwenhoek call the tiny organisms he discovered in his microscope?

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Animalcules.

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What is an organelle?

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A tiny cell structure within a cell that carries out a specific function.

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Who is known for the research that proved cells come from other cells?

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Virchow.

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What is the definition of a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of only one cell.

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What did Robert Hooke discover when he looked at cork under a microscope?

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He discovered cells and coined the term 'cell'.

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What is the cell theory?

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A fundamental concept in biology that states: 1) All living things are made of cells, 2) Cells are the basic unit of life, 3) All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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