cell
the basic unit of structure and function is a living thing
structure
how something is built or put together
function
how somethings works
cell theory
a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things
theory
a well accepted explanation that has been tested and backed by evidence
What is the cell theory?
1. all living things are made of cells
2. cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things
3. all cells are produced from other cells
Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
Observed living cells and called them "animacules
Robert Hooke
Observed cork from a tree and called the little squares "cells
Matthias Schleiden
Declared all plants are made of cells
Theodore Schwann
Declares all animals are made of cells
Rudolph Virchow
Declared that cells come from cells through reproduction
Cytology
The study of cells
Microscope
A scientific tool that uses both magnification and resolution to see microscopic objects