Science 10, Unit C: Cycling Matter in Living Systems
7.1 Life from Life
Name: ____________________
A. The Characteristics of Living Things:
B. Spontaneous Generation (AKA _________________)
Put forth by: _____________________
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C. How can we test if spontaneous generation is a valid idea?
Design an Experiment:
Question: ________________________________________________________________________________
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Hypothesis (If ___ is affected by ____, then ____):
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Variables:
Independent(s): ______________________________________________________________________
Dependent(s): ________________________________________________________________________
Constant(s): __________________________________________________________________________
Control(s): ___________________________________________________________________________
Prediction: _________________________________________________________________________________
D. Biogenesis
Put forth by: ___________________, supported by: ___________________
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E. Cells
All living things are composed of _______. Cells are the smallest ______________ units of ________.
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F. Make a timeline of events that contributed to Cell Theory. (year, scientist, and their contribution)
G. Cell Theory
Conclusions of cell theory are:
1. ________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________
Answer the Following Questions in the space provided.
1. Compare and contrast the theory of biogenesis with the concept of spontaneous generation.
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2. Describe Rudolf Virchow’s contribution to cell theory. (hint, see page 263 I your textbook)
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