Cell Theory - Biology Flashcards
1
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Biogenesis
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Rudolf Virchow. All cells come from pre-existing cells.
2
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Abiogenesis
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Aristotle. Life can be formed from non-living matter.
3
Q
Francesco Redi
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Proved biogenesis wrong by using the jars of meat experiment
4
Q
Antoine Van Leeuwenhoek
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Developed first microscope. Animalcules.
5
Q
Robert Hooke
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Coined the name cells.
6
Q
5 characteristics of living things
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Energy, reproduce, adapt/respond to environment, grow, produce wastes
7
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Cell Theory
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1) all living things are composed of one or more cells
2) cells are the smallest functional unit of life
3) all cells arise from pre-existing cells
8
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Cell theory by who in order?
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Shwann, Schleiden, Virchow
