TED-Ed: The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

The video explores the unconventional history of the cell theory, highlighting key figures like Zacharias Janssen, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Hooke, Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolph Virchow. It discusses the invention of the microscope, the discovery of bacteria, and the development of the cell theory, which states that all organisms are made of cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and cells come from preexisting cells. The narrative also touches on scientific rivalries and the evolution of scientific understanding.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?

• Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living material.

• All cells come from preexisting cells.

• The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

• All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

Who is credited with the invention of the first compound microscope?

• Zacharias Janssen

• Robert Hooke

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Isaac Newton

What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek call the bacteria he discovered?

• Microbes

• Cells

• Germs

• Animalcules

What term did Robert Hooke coin when observing cork under a microscope?

• Microorganisms

• Atoms

• Bacteria

• Cells

What was the main cause of the conflict between Robert Hooke and Isaac Newton?

• Hooke's refusal to share his research with Newton

• Hooke's claim that Newton was inspired by his work

• A disagreement over the invention of the microscope

• A dispute over the discovery of bacteria

Which scientist believed in free-cell formation, opposing the idea that cells come from preexisting cells?

• Rudolph Virchow

• Theodor Schwann

• Matthias Schleiden

• Robert Remak

Who provided the research that supported the idea that cells come from preexisting cells, although it was 'borrowed'?

• Matthias Schleiden

• Robert Remak

• Theodor Schwann

• Rudolph Virchow