Biology Flashcards
The fundamental concept in biology stating that all living things are composed of cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.
Cell Theory
A specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function, such as the nucleus or mitochondrion.
Organelle
The process by which a single parent cell divides to form two or more daughter cells.
Cell Division
A membrane-bound structure that contains the genetic material of eukaryotic cells.
Nucleus
The part of the cell theory that states cells are the smallest units of life capable of carrying out all life processes.
Basic Unit of Life
The part of the cell theory that states all living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
All Living Things are Composed of Cells
The part of the cell theory that states new cells are produced from existing cells.
All Cells Come from Pre-existing Cells
The thin, flexible barrier surrounding all cells, regulating what enters and exits.
Cell Membrane
A jelly-like substance within cells providing a medium for chemical reactions to occur.
Cytoplasm
The English scientist who first observed cells in cork and coined the term ‘cell’.
Robert Hooke
The Dutch scientist known for improving the microscope and observing living cells, including bacteria and protozoa.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
The German botanist who stated that all plants are composed of cells.
Matthias Schleiden
The German zoologist who stated that all animals are composed of cells, co-founder of the cell theory.
Theodor Schwann
The German physician who concluded that all cells arise from pre-existing cells, completing the modern cell theory.
Rudolf Virchow
The field of study that involves the manipulation and study of cells and their components for medical, industrial, or agricultural purposes.
Cell Biology
