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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Cells were discovered by __________ in 1665
Options
A M. Schleiden
B T. Schwann
C R. Hooke
Correct Answer
D R. Virchow
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Robert Hooke, an English scientist, discovered cells in 1665 while examining a thin slice of cork under a microscope. He observed small, box-like compartments which he named 'cells'.

Hint

This scientist looked at cork and coined the term 'cell'.

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