Cell Theory Review

The Cell Theory Review

The Cell Theory

​What do you recall about the Cell Theory?

What are the components of classical cell theory?
Who is credited with inventing the first compound microscope?
Who discovered cells?
Who discovered bacteria?
Who discovered which components of the cell theory?

The Cell Theory

Complete the following steps to help refresh your memory:

1. Watch the video on the next slide.

2. Answer the questions afterwards.

Multiple Select

What are the three components of classical cell theory? (Pick 3)

• Cells are the basic unit of life

• All cells essentially have the same chemical composition

• All organisms are composed of one or more cells

• All cells come from pre-existing cells

Match

Match the cell theory contributor with their correct invention/discovery

• Discovered cells and coined the term "cell"

• Invented the first compound microscope

• Discovered red blood cells and bacteria

• Discovered that all plants are made of cells

• Discovered that all animals are made of cells

Robert Hooke

Hans and Zacharias Janssen

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

Matthias Schleiden

Theodor Schwann

• Robert Hooke

• Hans and Zacharias Janssen

• Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

Multiple Select

Which two cell theory contributors discovered the cell theory components

all living organisms are composed of one or more cells and

cells are the basic unit of life?

• Matthias Schleiden

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

• Theodor Schwann

• Robert Hooke

Multiple Choice

Which cell theory contributor discovered the cell theory component

all cells come from pre-existing cells?

• Rudolf Virchow

• Robert Hooke

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Remak