5 Questions
Who is credited with taking the first description of cells in 1665?
Robert Hook
What did Robert Hook observe when he made thin slices of cork?
Empty spaces
Who matched cellular empty spaces to gas bubbles in rising bread?
Nehemiah Grew
Why were animal cells discovered later?
They were not essential for thin sections
Who continued making strong researches on plant cells along with Robert Hook?
Marcello Malpighi and Nehemiah Grew
Test your knowledge on the discovery of cells and the influential role of the microscope. Learn about Robert Hook's groundbreaking observations and the scientific experiments that led to the understanding of cells.
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