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Cells & Cell Theory
Contains: The scientists who studied cells, parts of cells, and the cell cycle.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who (last name) was the first scientist to use lenses to observe cells? | Van Leeuwenhook |
| Who gave cells thier name "cells"? | Robert Hook |
| Which two people concluded that all plants and animals are made up of cells? | Schleiden & Schwan |
| Who (last name) stated that all cells are made from preexisting cells? | Virchow |
| What does the cell theory state? | 1. All living things are made of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of structure. 3. New cells are made from preexisting ones. |
| What is the purpose of the cell wall? | It provides support and protection for plant cells. |
| What does the nucleus do? | Controls all the cells processes and contains the cell's genetic information (DNA). |
| What is the purpose of the nucleolus inside the nucleus? | This is where ribosome formation begins. |
| What is the nuclear envelope of the cell? |