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Robert Hooke used the term "cells" to describe living cells because
publish date: 2022/05/25 03:28:00 GMT+10
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the cork appeared to be composed of thousands of tiny chambers that resembled the individual sleeping rooms in monasteries at the time, which were called cells
they resembled prison cells
they resembled beehive cells
no clear reason
Correct Answer
the cork appeared to be composed of thousands of tiny chambers that resembled the individual sleeping rooms in monasteries at the time, which were called cells
Explanation
He was not aware that he was viewing just the cell walls, which were the only structures remaining from what had once been living cells.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide