Cell Theory Flashcards
0
Q
A microscope that has more than one lens.
A
Compound microscope
1
Q
What is a microscope?
A
an object that makes small objects look larger.
2
Q
Which scientist is credited with discovering cells?
A
Robert Hooke
3
Q
What is Anton van Leeuwenhoek famous for?
A
- Used his own lenses to observe pond water, where he noticed “animalcules”.
- Observed teeth scrapings and noticed bacteria
4
Q
Which scientist concluded that all plants are made of cells?
A
Mathias Schleiden
5
Q
What did Theodor Schwann contribute to the cell theory?
A
All animals are made of cells; therefore, all living things are made of cells.
6
Q
Who proposed that all cells are produced from other cells?
A
Rudolf Virchow
7
Q
What are the 3 parts of the cell theory?
A
- All living things are made of cells
- Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things
- All cells are produced from other cells
