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Question
Cells were discovered by: a. M. Schleiden b. T. Schwann c. R. Hooke d. R. Virchow e. All of the above
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Robert Hooke is credited with the discovery of cells in 1665 when he observed cork under a microscope and described the small compartments as 'cells'. While Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow contributed to the Cell Theory, Hooke was the original discoverer of the cell.
Hint
Think of the scientist who first observed and named 'cells' from cork.