Early Scientists And Cell Theory Flashcards

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Who invented the compound microscope and discovered the cell

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Robert Hooke

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Who developed the cell theory?

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Virchow

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What is the cell theory

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1) all living things are made up of one or more cells
2) the cell is the basic structure and function of an organism(the cells and their functions make an organism work.
3) cells come from existing cells(mitosis)

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What is spontaneous generation

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The belief that non living things can make living things

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