Cell History and The Cell Theory Flashcard

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What did Robert Hooke observe cells in?

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Cork

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Which scientist is NOT associated with the development of the cell theory?

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Albert Einstein

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What is an organ made up of?

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Many tissues

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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 an organ system?

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A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions.

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Who is known as the father of microbiology?

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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

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What are the three main components of the cell theory?

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1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things. 3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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What is the smallest unit of life?

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Cell

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What type of cells did Robert Hooke first observe?

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Dead plant cells in cork.

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What did Matthias Schleiden contribute to the cell theory?

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He stated that all plants are made of cells.