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Content:-
Introduction
Discovery of Cell
Cell Theory
Shape and size of Cells
Microscopic Examination Of Cells
INTRODUCTION
Cell is the basic unit of
the structure and
function of living
things.
All organisms are made
up of one or more
cells.
Cells are the smallest
unit of life.
Discovery of Cell
In 1665, Robert Hooke,
a British scientist
discovered cells by
examining slices of cork
under a microscope.
“Micrographia” – Book
written by Robert
Cork Cells ( box-like
Hooke.
compartments/Honeycomb like
Hook’s Microscope
structure )
LIGHT MICROSCOPE
SLIDES
COVER SLIPS
Cell theory
Proposed by M.J. Schleiden and
Theodor Schwann.
Pseudopodia