Cell Theory

• The cell theory states that all living things are made up of cells, the smallest unit of life.
• Cell is the basic unit of life
• All organisms are composed of one or more cells
• New cells are created from pre-existing cells
• Cells of multicellular organisms are interconnected allowing them to function as a single unit.
• Cell Staining - technique used to better visualize cells and cell components under microscope.
• Iodine Solution - used to stain plants
• Methylene Blue - used to stain animals