The invention of the microscope in the 1600s was one of the most important inventions in the history of science. The microscope opened up a previously unseen world. Which theory developed most quickly and even changed as a result of the microscope?

CELL THEORY

Please wait while the activity loads.
If this activity does not load, try refreshing your browser. Also, this page requires javascript. Please visit using a browser with javascript enabled.

If loading fails, click here to try again

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The invention of the microscope in the 1600’s was one of the most important inventions in the history of science. The microscope opened up a previously unseen world. Which theory developed most quickly and even changed as a result of the microscope?

A	Pangea
B	evolution
C	cell theory
D	theory of relativity

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -It’s not clear who invented the first microscope, but the Dutch spectacle maker Zacharias Janssen (b. 1585) is credited with making one of the earliest compound microscopes (ones that used two lenses) around 1600.

Detailed explanation-2: -The invention of the microscope allowed scientists to see cells, bacteria, and many other structures that are too small to be seen with the unaided eye. It gave them a direct view into the unseen world of the extremely tiny.

Detailed explanation-3: -Initially discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, the cell has a rich and interesting history that has ultimately given way to many of today’s scientific advancements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: With the development and improvement of the light microscope, the theory created by Sir Robert Hooke that organisms would be made of cells was confirmed as scientist were able to actually see cells in tissues placed under the microscope.

There is 1 question to complete.

AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY