🧠Summary for IAA Academy Students
| Topic | Key Points |
| Cell Theory | Developed by studying cells from 1665 to 1862 |
| Main Points | 1) All living things are made of cells 2) Cells are the basic units 3) New cells come from existing ones |
| Scientists | Hooke, Leeuwenhoek, Lamarck, Brown, Schleiden, Schwann, Virchow, Pasteur |
| Evidence | Microscopes, DNA studies, experiments |
| Exceptions | Viruses, Mitochondria, Multinucleated cells, Algae/Fungi |
📚 Real-Life Importance of Cell Theory
- Medicine: Knowing how cells grow helps in treating diseases like cancer.
- Genetics: Understanding DNA inside cells helps in gene therapy.
Biotechnology: Scientists can grow organs or tissues using stem cells in labs.