Cell Theory

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Who was the scientist who observed pond water and teeth scrapings in his microscope?

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Leeuwenhoek

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What is the basic unit of structure and function of organisms?

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Cell

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Cells are often called what?

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The building blocks of life.

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What does the Cell Theory state?

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Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms.

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What tool do you use to view cells?

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Microscope

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What is the main idea of Cell Theory?

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All living things are made up of cells.

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What did Robert Hooke discover?

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He coined the term 'cell' after observing cork under a microscope.

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What are the three main components of the Cell Theory?

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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 a microscope?

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To magnify small objects, such as cells, for better observation.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.