The 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 of cells, 2) Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things, 3) All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Who is known as the 'Father of the Microscope'?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek is known as the 'Father of the Microscope' for his work in discovering bacteria.

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What did Theodor Schwann contribute to cell theory?

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Theodor Schwann discovered that all animals are made of cells.

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What did Matthias Schleiden contribute to cell theory?

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Matthias Schleiden discovered that all plants are made of cells.

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What is a key principle of cell theory regarding cell origin?

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A key principle is that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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True or False: Non-living things have cells.

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False. Non-living things do not have cells.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?

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The basic unit of structure and function in living things is the cell.

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Which statement is NOT part of cell theory?

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All cells crystallize from free-roaming nutrients in the environment.

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What are 'animalcules'?

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'Animalcules' is a term used by Anton van Leeuwenhoek to describe tiny organisms he observed, now known as bacteria.

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Who discovered cells in cork and named them?

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Robert Hooke discovered cells in cork and named them.