Metabolism encompasses the many reactions that take place in cells. to build tissue, produce energy, break down compounds, and do other cellular work. Anabolism refers to reactions that build compounds, such as protein or glycogen. Ca. -. tabolism is the breakdown of compounds to yield energy.
The one experiment that led to the changes to the original cell theory was the experiment that established the existence of single celled organisms and microbes. 1  Comments. 2  Report.
THE CELL THEORY. Cells were not discovered until the advent of the microscope, it was invented by Anton Von Leeuwenhoek. He and Robert Hooke saw the empty chambers in a cork sample, and Hooke gave them the name of cells. Three scientists working independently, all played a role in the formation of today s cell theory.