The cell Flashcards
Robert Hooke
In 1663, he was an English scientist from London, England that was the first person to identify a dead cork cell.
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
In 1674, Dutch scientist was the first to view a living cell.
Matthias Schleiden
In 1839, German botanist concluded all plants are composed of cells.
Theodore Schwann
In 1839, German zoologist concluded all animals are composed of cells
Rudolph Virchow
In 1855, German physician stated all cells come from existing cells.
Prokaryotes
Unicellular, Does not contain membrane bound structure (Bacteria).
Eukaryotic
Plants, animals, fungi, and protist. contain membrane bound organelles
Cell theory
All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
Cell theory
The cell is the basic unit of life.
Cell theory
All cells come from preexisting cells.