TED: The Wacky History of Cell Theory

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Who named the cell?

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Robert Hooke

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Who was the first to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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What are the three parts of the cell theory?

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1. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Which statement is NOT part of the cell theory?

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Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream.

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Who proposed that all cells come from pre-existing cells?

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Virchow & Remack

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What is the basic unit of structure in organisms?

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Cells

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What did Robert Hooke discover?

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He discovered and named 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 bacteria and protozoa.

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What does the cell theory state about living organisms?

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All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.

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What is the role of cells in living organisms?

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Cells are the basic building blocks of life, responsible for structure and function.