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Cell Theory
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Investigation questions
1. How did the microscope allow the development of the Cell Theory?
2. Which are the postulates of the Cell Theory?
3. Why do you think that most biologists were unimpressed when the microscope was first invented?
Cell Theory timeline
Try this...
1. Take a paper clip and straighten it.
2. With a needle point or round nose plier make a circle at the tip of the wire.
3. Lubricate the circle with mineral oil.
4. Use a dropper to put a drop of water in the circle.
5. Now, go and play with it. Put the "water lens" next to your eye and look at everything you want!
The history of the Cell Theory
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