Cell Theory

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What is the Cell Theory?

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The Cell Theory states that: 1) All living things are made up of cells, 2) Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things, 3) All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek.

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What tool is commonly used to view cells?

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Microscope.

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What are the basic units of life?

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Cells.

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What do all cells come from?

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Other pre-existing cells.

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Which statement is NOT part of the Cell Theory?

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Only animal cells are composed of cells.

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What is the function of a microscope?

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To magnify small objects, such as cells, making them visible.

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What did Robert Hooke discover?

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He discovered cells by observing cork under a microscope.

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

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He was the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms.

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What are unicellular organisms?

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Organisms made up of a single cell.