Scientists Flashcards
1
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What did Hooke contribute to the cell theory?
A
- coined the term cells
- observed plant cells
2
Q
What did van Leevenhoek contribute to the cell theory?
A
- discovered bacteria, microscopic protists, and blood cells
- made over 500 microscopes
3
Q
What did Schleiden contribute to the cell theory?
A
-studied plant cells
4
Q
What did Schwann contribute to the cell theory?
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-found that all living things are made of cells
5
Q
What did Virchow contribute to the cell theory?
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-popularized the idea that all cells come from cells
6
Q
What did Janssen contribute to the cell theory?
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-believed to have invented the compound microscope
7
Q
Name the 6 scientists that contributed to the cell theory.
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- Hooke
- Van Leevenhoek
- Schleiden
- Schwann
- Vinchon
- Janssen
