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Green Cells Book
Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell | The basic unit of structure and function in living things |
| Microscope | an instrument that makes small objects look larger |
| Cell theory | A widely excepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things |
| Describe what a cell does | A cell provides the body with structure, takes in nutrients from food, converts them into energy, and performs specialized functions to keep the organism alive. |
| State with the cell theory says | The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells. |
| Name the scientists and their discoveries | Robert Hooke first discovered dead cells in 1965 by observing a cork slice with his microscope. Anton von Leeuwenhoek was the first to discover living cells. |