*Unit 3 Part 1: Cell Theory and Types of Cells Flashcards
Cells, Cell Transport, & Mitosis
List the levels of organization in an organism from smallest to largest.
~Organelle
~Cell
~Tissue
~Organ
~Organ System
~Organism
Organelle
Structure that has a specific function in a cell
Cell
Basic unit of life
Tissue
Group of cells working together to perform a common function
Organ
Tissues working together
Organ System
Group of organs working together
Organism
Entire living being
When was the invention of the light microscope created?
Early 1600’s
What did the light microscope allow people to do?
See life at the microscopic level
Explain when and what Hooke’s discovery was.
1665.
Looked at cork under a microscope and called the boxes “cells”
Who coined the term “cell”
Hooke
Explain when and what Leeuwenhoek’s discovery was.
1683.
Made a better light microscope that could magnify up to 200X. He was the first to observe small single celled organisms.
Explain when and what Schleiden’s discovery was.
1838.
Plants are made of cells.
Explain when and what Schwann’s discovery was.
1839.
Animals are made of cells.
Explain when and what Virchow’s discovery was.
1858.
Cells come from preexisting cells.
