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Scientists
Unit 3: Cells
| Contribution | Scientist |
|---|---|
| Who was the first person to see a cell under a microscope and give it a name? | Robert Hooke |
| He discovered that all plants were made of cells, which contributed to the development of the cell theory: | Matthias Schleiden |
| Was the first person to formulate that all animals are composed of cells: | Theodor Schwann |
| Who made the first observation of single-celled organisms using his handmade microscope? | Anton van Leeuwenhoek |
| He invented the first compound microscope. | Zacharias Jenssen |
| Helped to disprove spontaneous generation in macroorganisms with his meat and maggot experiment. | Francesco Redi |
| Helped to disprove spontaneous generation in microorganisms with his swan-neck flask and broth experiment. | Louise Pasteur |