Cell Biology - Cell Theory

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key principles, modern additions, and foundational technological context of cell theory.

Development of Microscopes

The technological advancement that directly relates to human knowledge of cells, where more powerful devices allow scientists to learn more.

Cell Theory (Main Idea)

The core biological concept established by many scientists stating that cells are the basic unit of all life.

First Principle of Cell Theory

Living things are composed of one or more cells.

Second Principle of Cell Theory

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.

Third Principle of Cell Theory

New cells arise from preexisting cells.

Structure (Cell Theory Context)

The principle that an organism is physically made of cells.

Function (Cell Theory Context)

The principle that cells carry out and do all the jobs within your body.

Metabolism (Cell Theory Addition)

An addition to the original cell theory stating that metabolism occurs within cells.

Hereditary Information (Cell Theory Addition)

An addition to the original cell theory stating that genetic material (DNA) is passed from one cell to another.

Cell Composition (Cell Theory Addition)

An addition to the original cell theory stating that all cells have the same basic chemical composition (CHONPS, etc.).