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Week 1 Introduction To Cell Its Parts and Function

Cell theory is a fundamental principle stating that all living organisms are composed of cells, which are the smallest units of life, and that cells arise from pre-existing cells. Key historical figures contributed to the development of this theory through advancements in microscopy and observations of cellular structures. The theory is supported by consistent evidence across life forms and disproves the idea of spontaneous generation.

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Week 1 Introduction To Cell Its Parts and Function

Cell theory is a fundamental principle stating that all living organisms are composed of cells, which are the smallest units of life, and that cells arise from pre-existing cells. Key historical figures contributed to the development of this theory through advancements in microscopy and observations of cellular structures. The theory is supported by consistent evidence across life forms and disproves the idea of spontaneous generation.

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CELL

It is defined as the basic unit of life


Cell Theory
The Foundation of Modern Biology
Introduction to Cell Theory

● Cell theory is the fundamental


principle that all living organisms
are composed of cells
● Developed over time with
advancements in microscopy
● Forms the basis of our
understanding of life and biology
● What do you already know about
cells?
Three Principles of Cell Theory

1. Cells are the smallest units of life


2. All living things are composed of cells
3. Cells come from pre-existing cells
Principle 1: Cells are the Smallest Units of Life

Cells are the most basic


functional units of life
Individual organelles
cannot sustain life on
their own
Organelles must work
together within a cell
Principle 2: All Living Things are Composed of Cells

● Applies to all forms of life:


 Bacteria (single-celled)
 Plants (multi-celled)
 Animals (multi-celled)
● Viruses are not considered alive as they
are not made of cells
Principle 3: Cells Come from Pre-existing Cells

● Cells form through division of


existing cells
● Methods of cell division:
 Binary fission in prokaryotes
 Mitosis and meiosis in
eukaryotes
● Disproves the idea of
spontaneous generation
Evidence Supporting Cell Theory

● Consistent observations across all known life forms


● Subcellular components cannot perform life functions
independently
● All examined tissues show presence of cells
● Cell division has been directly observed
● No instances of spontaneous generation have been
documented
Historical Development of
Cell Theory

● 1590: Zacharias Janssen


invents the compound
microscope
● 1665: Robert Hooke observes
"cells" in cork tissue
● 1674: Anton van
Leeuwenhoek discovers
microorganisms
Historical Development of
Cell Theory

● 1838: Matthias Schleiden


proposes all plants are made
of cells
● 1839: Theodor Schwann
extends the idea to animals
● 1855: Rudolf Virchow
concludes cells come from
existing cells
Contributions of Key Scientists
● Matthias Schleiden: Recognized all plants are made of
cells
● Theodor Schwann: Extended cell concept to animals
● Rudolf Virchow: Proposed cells come from existing
cells
● Together, these scientists formulated the cell theory
● Why is collaboration important in scientific discoveries?
Impact of Microscopy on
Cell Theory

● Compound microscope
enabled visualization of cells
● Improvements in microscopy
led to more detailed
observations
● Modern microscopes allow
study of cell structure and
function
CELL PARTS AND FUNCTION

GROUP ACTIVITY:
DETERMINE THE FUNCTION
OF THE FOLLOWING CELL PARTS.
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3
● CELL WALL ● MITOCHONDRIA ● SMOOTH ER
● CELL MEMBRANE ● CHLOROPLAST ● ROUGH ER
● CYTOPLASM ● LYSOSOME ● RIBOSOME
● GOLGI BODY ● NUCLEUS ● VACUOLE
CRITERIA FOR GRADING
● CONTENT 40%
● PRESENTATION 30%
● VISUAL AID 20%
● TIME BOUND 10%
TOTAL 100%

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