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History of Cell Biology definitions

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  • Microscope
    Instrument using lenses to magnify objects, enabling visualization and study of structures too small for the naked eye.
  • Lens
    Curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light, forming magnified images essential for optical instruments.
  • Magnification
    Process of enlarging the appearance of an object, crucial for observing microscopic structures.
  • Resolution
    Ability of an optical instrument to distinguish fine detail and clarity in an image.
  • Cell
    Basic structural and functional compartment found in all living organisms, first observed in cork tissue.
  • Cell Wall
    Rigid outer layer found in plant tissue, providing structure and observed in dead cork by early scientists.
  • Compound Microscope
    Optical device with multiple lenses, offering higher magnification and clarity than earlier models.
  • Cell Theory
    Foundational biological principle stating all organisms are made of units, which arise from pre-existing ones.
  • Cytology
    Field focused on the study of cellular structure using microscopic techniques.
  • Biochemistry
    Discipline examining the chemical processes and molecular components within living cells.
  • Genetics
    Branch of biology concerned with the storage and transmission of hereditary information.
  • Hypothesis
    Testable statement subjected to critical evaluation by multiple investigators in scientific research.
  • Theory
    Explanation supported by extensive testing and evidence, forming a basis for further scientific understanding.
  • Law
    Scientific principle confirmed through repeated testing over time, withstanding attempts at refutation.
  • Royal Society
    Historical scientific organization that reviewed and validated early discoveries in cell biology.