Cell Theory Scientists

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Who is credited with the discovery of cells?

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Robert Hooke is credited with the discovery of cells.

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What did Robert Hooke observe to name the cell?

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Robert Hooke looked at cork to name the cell.

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Who was the scientist that observed pond water and teeth scrapings?

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek observed pond water and teeth scrapings.

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Which scientist discovered that all plants are made of cells?

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Matthias Schleiden discovered that all plants are made of cells.

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Which scientist discovered that all animals are made of cells?

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Theodor Schwann discovered that all animals are made of cells.

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What is the significance of Robert Hooke's work in cell theory?

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Robert Hooke's work laid the foundation for the development of cell theory by introducing the concept of the cell.

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What did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek contribute to cell biology?

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek contributed to cell biology by being the first to observe living cells through his microscope.

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What is the cell theory?

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Cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of cells, and cells are the basic unit of life.

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Who proposed the idea that all plants are made of cells?

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Matthias Schleiden proposed that all plants are made of cells.

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Who proposed the idea that all animals are made of cells?

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Theodor Schwann proposed that all animals are made of cells.