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Who first named the structures that are now known as cells?
Who first named the structures that are now known as cells?
- Louis Pasteur
- Robert Hooke (correct)
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
- Marcellus Malpighi
What type of microscope was essential for the discovery of cells?
What type of microscope was essential for the discovery of cells?
- Compound light microscope (correct)
- Electron microscope
- Scanning tunneling microscope
- Fluorescence microscope
What did Marcellus Malpighi discover?
What did Marcellus Malpighi discover?
- Nerve cells
- Bacteria
- Capillaries (correct)
- Mitochondria
What did Robert Hooke observe under the compound light microscope?
What did Robert Hooke observe under the compound light microscope?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the study of cells?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the study of cells?
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Study Notes
Discovering Cells
- Cells were discovered using the compound light microscope
- Robert Hooke observed small compartments in a piece of cork and named them "cells"
Marcello Malpighi
- An Italian scientist who discovered capillaries, the smallest blood vessels in the body
- He observed and described red blood cells
Tools for Observing Cells
- Compound Light Microscope: used to study cells
Image Descriptions
- Figure 1: Depicts red blood cells
- Figure 2: Shows Robert Hooke examining a piece of cork under a microscope
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This quiz explores the discovery of cells, focusing on the contributions of Robert Hooke and Marcello Malpighi. Learn about the tools used in cell observation, particularly the compound light microscope, and how these advancements have shaped our understanding of biology.
