Cellular Scientists
The Cell Theory
Exploring The Cell
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
100
In 1665, this englishman observed a piece of plant material under the microscope that appeared to have many chambers, which he later called "cells".
Who is Robert Hooke?
100
The basic unit of life
What is the cell?
100
Researches use this technique to follow molecules moving through the cell.
What is a fluorescent label?
100
These organisms are extremely small and difficult to see even under the best light microscope.
What is bacteria?
100
These cells are larger and more complex.
What are eukaryotic cells?
200
This scientist from Holland observed tiny living organisms in pond water using a single-lens microscope.
Who is Anton van Leeuwenhoek?
200
The theory that states that all living things are composed of cells.
What is the cell theory?
200
This type of microscopy scans cells with a laser beam.
What is Confocal Light Microscopy?
200
Prokaryotes do not contain this structure found in eukaryotes.
What is the nucleus?
200
This organelle contains the genetic material called DNA.
What is the nucleus?
300
In 1855 this German physician concluded that new cells could be produced only from the division of existing cells
Who is Rudolph Virchow?
300
The cell theory states that this is produced by existing cells.
What is a new cell?
300
These microscopes make it possible to reveal the details of a cell smaller than those visible in light microscopes.
What are electron microscopes?
300
This organism can be seen with the unaided eye as a tiny speck in pond water.
What is the amoeba?
300
This eukaryote contains chloroplasts, a green pigment.
What is a plant?
400
In 1838 this German Botanist concluded that all plants were made of cells
Who is Matthias Schleiden?
400
This structure contains other smaller structures inside of it.
What is the cell?
400
This microscope makes it possible to explore cell structures and large protein molecules.
What is the transmission electron micrscope?
400
These cells are generally smaller and simpler.
What is a prokaryotic cell?
400
All cells have these two structures?
What is a cell membrane and DNA?
500
In 1839 the German Biologist stated that all animals were made of cells.
Who is Theodore Schwann?
500
The barrier that surrounds the cell
what is the cell membrane?
500
This micrscope uses beams of electrons that scan over the surface of a specimen.
What is the scanning electron microscope?
500
These organisms have a cell membrane and cytoplasm.
What is a prokaryote?
500
The eukaryote that causes a condition called athletes' foot.
What is fungi?
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