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First description of cells in cork
publish date: 2026/06/16 20:56:33.872881 UTC
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In 1665, who described having seen what he called cells in a piece of cork?
Correct Answer
Hooke
Explanation
Robert Hooke was the first to describe cells in 1665, after observing thin slices of cork under a light microscope. He named the small box-like compartments cells because they resembled the small rooms (cells) in a monastery. This was a landmark moment in the history of biology.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide