2.1 - Articulate the historical experiments and evidence underpinning each tenet of cell theory.
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What did Robert Hooke observe under the microscope?
💡 Hint: Think about what he could see in the cork.
Who is known as the father of microscopy?
💡 Hint: He crafted his own microscopes.
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Who coined the term 'cell'?
💡 Hint: Think about the first person to observe dead cells.
True or False: Schleiden and Schwann proposed that all organisms are made of cells.
💡 Hint: Consider what they worked on.
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Discuss how the perspectives on spontaneous generation changed with Virchow's contributions. Provide examples to support your answer.
💡 Hint: Think about the historical context and other contributors' views.
Analyze the significance of microscopy advancements throughout the history of cell theory.
💡 Hint: Make connections between technological advances and scientific discoveries.
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