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Cells
1st period green book ch1
| 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 accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things. |
| describe what a cell does | a cell Helps it to stay alive and reproduce. It can include obtaining oxygen, getting rid of waste, obtaining food, and growing. |
| state what cell theory says | all living things are composed of cells Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things All cells are produced from other cells |
| name the scientists and their discoveries | Robert Hooke- got credit for microscope, built own microscope, saw first cell and name the cell Anton Leeuwenhoek- saw living cell and moving called animalcules |
| name the scientists and their discoveries | Matthias Schleiden-study plants, found out plants were made of cells Theodor Schwann- found out animals were also made of cells |
| name the scientists and their discoveries | Rudolf Virchaw- figured out concluded cells only came through other cells |