Term

Cell Theory

Definition

All living things are made of cells, Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in an organism (basic unit of life in animals and plants), and Cells come from the reproduction of pre-existing cells (cell division)

Term

Light (compound) microscope

Definition

Use light to pass through a specimen and use two lenses to form an image by focusing light

Term

Stereomicroscope (Dissecting Microscope/Stereomicroscope)

Definition

Designed for low magnification, uses light reflected from the surface of an object rather than transmitted through it, using a shorter wavelength to achieve a lower/smaller (better resolution)