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What substance did Robert Hooke examine when he observed the honeycomb-like structure?
What substance did Robert Hooke examine when he observed the honeycomb-like structure?
- Pine resin
- Maple syrup
- Beehive wax
- Bark of a tree (correct)
What did Robert Hooke call the boxes he observed in a thin slice of cork?
What did Robert Hooke call the boxes he observed in a thin slice of cork?
- Honeycombs
- Cells (correct)
- Compartments
- Units
What did Robert Hooke's observation of cells represent in the history of science?
What did Robert Hooke's observation of cells represent in the history of science?
- First observation of cell membranes
- First observation of microorganisms
- First observation of vacuoles
- First observation of separate units in living things (correct)
What did Robert Hooke observe when examining a thin slice of cork?
What did Robert Hooke observe when examining a thin slice of cork?
What did Robert Hooke name the boxes he observed in the cork?
What did Robert Hooke name the boxes he observed in the cork?
What substance comes from the bark of a tree and was observed by Robert Hooke?
What substance comes from the bark of a tree and was observed by Robert Hooke?
What did Robert Hooke observe in a thin slice of cork?
What did Robert Hooke observe in a thin slice of cork?
Why is Robert Hooke's observation of cells considered significant?
Why is Robert Hooke's observation of cells considered significant?
What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?
What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?
What is the purpose of placing the peel in a watch-glass containing water?
What is the purpose of placing the peel in a watch-glass containing water?