Microscopes and Cells Flashcards
What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek observe with microscopes?
He observed substances like blood, pond water, matter scraped from his teeth and organisms.
How do microscopes magnify?
They magnify objects by bending light through a lens.
Who created the word cell? Where did it come from?
Robert Hooke coined the word. It comes from a Latin word “little rooms”
Define “Spontaneous Generation”
The idea is basically used to explain observations as maggots appear suddenly in decaying carcasses.
How are compound microscopes more advanced than simple ones?
Compound microscopes have two lenses which give a greater power of magnification.
What time of microscopes are needed to see some of the smaller structures inside cells?
Electron Microscopes.
How does electron microscopes work?
They beam electrons instead of light.
Who created microscopes without leaving their room?
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek.
