Cell Theory Flashcards
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Leeuwenhoek
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observed living microorganisms under the microscope, coined the term “animalcules”
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Hooke
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studied bark and and fossils (cork), coined the term “cells”
3
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Schleiden
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discovered that all plants are made of cells
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Schwann
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discovered that all aniamls are made of cells
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Virchow
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discovered that cell are only made from other cells
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Principles of Cell Theory
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- All organisms are made of cells
- Cells are the basic unit of all life
- All cells come from other cells
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Cells
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basic unit of life, provides structure and function for all living things, take in nutrients from food, convert nutrients into energy, and carry out functions, make up organisms
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Function of Cells
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Obtaining energy, brining in nutrients and water, and getting rid of waste.
9
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Cell structure
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Cells make up the structure of every living thing
