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Who first described seeing 'cells' in a piece of cork in 1665?
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In 1665, one scientist described having seen small compartments he called cells in a thin slice of cork viewed under a microscope.
Who was this scientist?
Correct Answer
Hooke
Explanation
Robert Hooke was the first to describe cells in 1665, observing the small box-like compartments in cork under a light microscope. He named them cells because they resembled the small rooms (cells) in a monastery.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide