Cell Theory
By: Kari-Ann Andersen
3 Parts of Cell Theory
1.All living things are made of cells
2.The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all functions of life
3.All cells must come from pre-existing cells
Robert Hooke
Discovered Cell Theory: 1665
He discovered the cellular composition of cork and introduced the world to cell science.
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Discovered Cell Theory: 1674,1676,1683
He improved magnification of microscopes by polishing lenses,he discovered animalcules and he discovered bacteria.
Theodor Schwann
Discovered Cell Theory: 1839
He discovered that animals were made up of cells.
Mathias Schleiden
Discovered Cell Theory: 1838
He discovered that PLANTS were made out of cells.
Rudolf Virchow
Discovered Cell Theory: 1855
He stated that all living things come from other living things.