Cell Theory Flashcards
1
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they discovered they were able to make glass in the 1st century BC
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Romans
2
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A set of principles developed over time via multiple investigations
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Theory
3
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The 3 major parts of the Cell Theory
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1.All organisms are made of cells.
2.All existing cells are produced by other living cells.
3.The cell is the most basic unit of life.
4
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Name the 5 contributors and their contributions
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1.ROBERT HOOKE - came up with the name cells!
2.ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK - the first scientist to refer to living cells called (animalcules)
3.MATTHIAS SCHLEIDEN - projected plant parts are made of cells
4.THEODOR SCHWANN - all animals are made of cells!
5. RUDOLF VIRCHOW - stated the 2nd part of the cell theory
