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Mad Scientists
Parts of the Cell Theory
Organelles
Vocab Review
100
This man proposed that all cells come from other cells in 1855.
Who is Virchow?
100
All organisms are made of these.
What are cells?
100
Specialized structures that perform distinct processes within a cell.
What are organelles?
100

Basic structural and functional unit of all living things

What is a cell?

200
He was the first scientist to note that plants were made of cells.
Who is Schleiden?
200
This is the most basic unit of life.
What is the cell?
200

Known as the cell's "brain," this organelle houses the DNA.

What is nucleus?

200

Tiny organs of cells

What is organelles?

300
He was the first to identify cells and invent the three lens microscope.
Who is Hooke?
300
This is one of the first concepts developed in Biology.
What is the cell theory?
300

Found in plant cells but not in animal cells, this organelle is responsible for photosynthesis

What is chloroplast?

300
One of the first concepts developed in Biology that gives three major principles about cells.
What is the cell theory?
400

This man concluded that all animals are made up of cells.

Who is Schwann?

400

The second part of the cell theory states this

Cells are the smallest, basic units of life.

400
The jelly-like substance found in cells and contain building blocks such as proteins, nucleic acids, minerals, and ions.
What is cytoplasm?
400

A photo of an object seen through a microscope.

What is micrograph?

500

This man made an improved lens for the microscope and because of that he was able to observe living cells in greater detail.

Who is Leeuwenhoek?

500

The third part of the cell theory states this.

All existing cells are produced by other living cells/pre-existing cells

500

This organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it produces energy.

What is motochondria?

500

Compounds (or chemicals) that darken or enhance cells to make it easier to see the cells and their internal structure

What is Stains?