the Cell Theory

Learn the Cell Theory! Match scientists, understand cell basics, and explore discoveries.

The Cell Theory. Click on each blank for your answer choices. 1. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.3. All cells come from pre-existing cells. Each of these scientist contributed to the Cell Theory. Place the information that can be attributed to each of the scientists. Only one will be used per scientist. Use your notes on cell theory to help you answer this question. DIRECTIONS:To add the correct information to the scientist, click on one box and a drop down menu of the scientist will appear. Choose the correct scientist for that piece of information and it will be added to that scientist's box. To remove an item, go down to the scientist box you wish to delete and hover over the information. An "X" will appear on the right of the information. Click on the "X" and it will be added back to the list. Anton Von Leeuwenhoek Made his own microscopes. He discovered bacteria by looking at teeth. Robert Hooke Looked at cork under the microscope.Gave cells their name. Matthias Schleiden Studied plants under the microscope and said that all plants are made of cells Theodor Schwann Looked at animal cells under the microscope and said that all animals are made up of cells Rudolf Virchow Said that cells come from other cells. All of the following are components to cell theory EXCEPT: cells are the basic unit of life cells come from pre-existing cells all living things are made of cells cells come from living AND nonliving things What technology led to a better understanding of cells? printing press microscope telescope computer