01. The cell theory

Question 1

What were Anton von Leeuwenhoek’s experiments and findings?

Answer 1

Became the first person to identify microscopic organisms by looking at pond water under a microscope.

Question 2

What were Mattias Schleiden’s experiments and findings?

Answer 2

Studied plants and found that plants are made of cells.

Question 3

What were Theodore Schwann’s experiments and findings?

Answer 3

Studied animals and found that they are also made up of cells.

Question 4

What were Rudolf Virchow’s experiments and findings?

Answer 4

Studied cell reproduction and found that where every cell exists, there must have been one before it.

Question 5

Describe a cell

Answer 5

• Smallest unit that can perform functions necessary for life
• Makes up all living things

Question 6

Name for living things made up of 1 cell

Answer 6

Single cellular

Question 7

Name for living things made of more than 1 cell.

Answer 7

Multicellular

Question 8

State the cell theory

Answer 8

1. All living things are composed of one or more cells
2. The cell is the basic unit of life in all living things.
3. New cells are produced from existing cells.