8.1 - What is a Cell?
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Practice Questions
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What is a cell?
💡 Hint: Think about the smallest part of living things.
Who discovered the nucleus?
💡 Hint: Remember the scientist with a common last name.
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What is the primary unit of life?
💡 Hint: Consider what structures make up living things.
True or False: All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
💡 Hint: Think about the continuity of life.
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Discuss the role of Leeuwenhoek and Brown in the development of modern cell biology. How did their contributions shape our understanding?
💡 Hint: Consider the progression from simple observations to complex theories.
How does the cell theory apply to the study of disease and medicine today?
💡 Hint: Think about how modern medicine relies on understanding cells.
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