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lesson 1
cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell | its the smallest functional and structural unit of all living organisms |
| microscope | scientific tool that uses lenses to make tiny things look much big so we can see the details |
| cell theory | all living things are made of cells and life only comes from cells |
| what does a cell do | provides structure, taking in nutrients, making energy |
| state what cell theory says | 1. all living things are made of cells 2. cell is basic structure of living things 3. all cells come from pre-existing cells |
| name the scientists and their discoveries: Robert Hooke, Anton von Leeuwenhoek and Matthias Schleiden | - Robert Hooke- 1st to observe and describe cells in cork in 1665, named "cells" - Anton van Leeuwenhoek- discovered single cell organisms like bacteria in 1674 - Matthias Schleiden- botanists who thought all plants are made of cells in 1838 |
| name the scientist and their discoveries: Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow | -Theodor Schwann- 1839 that all animals are made of cells - Rudolph Virchow- 1855 all cells arise from pre-existing cells |