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That nothing is absolute.

Science relies on induction - the idea that if something is true in all observed cases is must be true in all cases. For example - every time a plant cell has been observed under a microscope it has had a cell wall - therefore all plant cells have cell walls. Obviously it would be impossible to take samples of every single plant in the world - so this method is used.

So when the word theory is used, it means that based on the current scientific evidence, this is the best explanation - or that something has been found in all observed cases - but the means to prove it absolutely do not exist.

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How does the formation of a cell theory over time illustrate the nature of science?

The formation of cell theory over time illustrates the nature of science as a collaborative and cumulative process. This theory evolved through the contributions of multiple scientists building upon each other's work, using evidence and experimentation to refine and solidify their understanding of cells. It highlights how scientific ideas are subject to revision and improvement as new evidence and methods become available.


Which experiment led to changes to the original cell theory?

Cell theory is just what its name implies, a theory. As scientists learn more about cells, cell theory will continue to change.


Does the cell theory help you see cells?

No, the cell theory is a scientific theory that describes the basic unit of life as cells. It does not enable you to physically see cells; that would require the use of microscopes or other imaging techniques.


How does the cell theory show that Darwin's theory of evolution was incorrect?

It does not. Cell theory is fully compatible with evolutionary theory. Does this mean we know everything about the evolution of cells? No. We say we do not know, not that cell theory shows that evolutionary theory is incorrect. ( except, of course, if you are referring to heritability. This Darwin got wrong, but this is not directly related to cell theory )


What did virchowschleidan and schwann each contribute to the cell theory?

The name of the theory that Schleiden and Schwann developed is the cell theory.

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What Robert Hooke contribute to science?

Robert Hooke discovered cell theory and cells


How does the formation of a cell theory over time illustrate the nature of science?

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How do you use theories in a sentence?

Were doing the cell theory in science. We are learning about the theory of life Theory is a system of rules to get an answer


Which experiment led to changes to the original cell theory?

Cell theory is just what its name implies, a theory. As scientists learn more about cells, cell theory will continue to change.


Where does the cell theory that all cells come from?

other cells


Where does the cell theory states that cells come from?

other cells


Does the cell theory help you see cells?

No, the cell theory is a scientific theory that describes the basic unit of life as cells. It does not enable you to physically see cells; that would require the use of microscopes or other imaging techniques.


Did the three scientists help each other with the cell theory?

No, the three scientists who developed the cell theory (Schwann, Schleiden, and Virchow) worked independently of each other. However, their research and discoveries built on each other's work, leading to the formulation of the cell theory.


How does the cell theory show that Darwin's theory of evolution was incorrect?

It does not. Cell theory is fully compatible with evolutionary theory. Does this mean we know everything about the evolution of cells? No. We say we do not know, not that cell theory shows that evolutionary theory is incorrect. ( except, of course, if you are referring to heritability. This Darwin got wrong, but this is not directly related to cell theory )