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Chapter 1 lesson 1.
6th grade science
| 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 rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms |
| Describe what a cell does. | Takes in nutrients, converts them into energy, carries out specialized functions, and eliminates wastes. |
| State what cell theory says. | A fundamental unifying principle of biology. |
| Name the scientists and their discoveries. | Robert Hooke = he was the first to observe and name cells. Antoine van Leeuwenhoek = was the first to observe living cell. Matthias Schlseiden = cell wall was the basic structural unit of all plant life. Theodor Schwann = that all living bthings are made |