Discovering Cells: Cells and Heredity

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on cells and their discovery, including historical figures, definitions, and important theories.

Cell

The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

Microscope

An instrument that makes small objects look larger.

Cell Theory

A scientific theory stating that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function, and all cells come from other cells.

Magnification

The ability to make things look larger than they are.

Resolution

The sharpness of an image.

Compound Microscope

A microscope that uses more than one lens to magnify an object.

Electron Microscope

A microscope that uses a beam of electrons to produce a magnified image with excellent resolution.

Robert Hooke

An English scientist who invented a compound microscope and first described cells as 'tiny rectangular rooms'.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

A Dutch scientist known for building a simple microscope and discovering one-celled organisms.

Animalcules

One-celled organisms discovered by Anton van Leeuwenhoek.