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Question
Which invention from the 17th century allowed for the development of modern cell theory? a. computers b. the scanning electron microscope c. the light microscope d. X-rays
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The development of the cell theory was entirely dependent on the invention of the light microscope in the 17th century. It was the first tool that allowed scientists like Hooke and Leeuwenhoek to observe cells, which are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
Hint
This tool uses visible light to magnify objects, and its invention opened up the microscopic world.