Cell Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What does cell theory consist of?
A
- Cells are the basic unit of life
- Cells come from existing cells
- All living organisms are composed of cells
2
Q
What did Robert Hooke do to find information about cell theory?
A
He was the first person to see cells
3
Q
What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek discover for cell theory?
A
He discovered micro-organisms
4
Q
Who discovered that all animals are made of cells?
A
Theodore Schwann
5
Q
Who discovered that all plants are made of cells?
A
Mattias Scheiden
6
Q
What is the difference between Law and Theory?
A
Theory: explanation that supports many observations and can be disproven
Law: explanation that supports all observations and is very hard to disprove
