Cell Theory

Question 1

8 Characteristics of Life

Answer 1

Organization, Metabolism, Growth, Reproduction, Response, Homeostasis, Nutrition, Adaptation

Question 2

Cell Theory

Answer 2

All living things are composed of one or more cells; cells are the smallest functional unit of life; All cells are produced by the division of pre-existing cells

Question 3

R. Hooke

Answer 3

First person to describe cells; Dead cork cells

Question 4

A.V Leeuwenhock

Answer 4

Observed first living cells and called them animalcule; Blood, sperm, pond water, teeth scrapings

Question 5

M. Schleiden

Answer 5

Plants are made up of cells

Question 6

T. Schwann

Answer 6

Animals are made up of cells

Question 7

F. Redi

Answer 7

Disproved “Theory of Spontaneous Generation”; Maggot Experiment (Maggots on developed in rotting meat if flys were allowed to come into contact with it)

Question 8

L. Pasteur

Answer 8

Confirmed T.S.G doesn’t exist; Nutrient broth kept in sealed swan-necked flask (no air) remained unchanged/no organisms appeared

Question 9

R. Virchow

Answer 9

Observed division of cells to state that new cells are a product of division of pre-existing cells (biogenesis)