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What did Robert Hooke observe when he first discovered cells?
What did Robert Hooke observe when he first discovered cells?
- Large circular shapes
- Thread-like structures
- Irregular blobs
- Small box-like structures (correct)
Why is a complete cell necessary for sustaining life?
Why is a complete cell necessary for sustaining life?
- Cells have specific functions that are only possible when complete
- Incomplete cells lack the necessary genetic material
- Incomplete cells cannot divide and reproduce
- Anything less than a complete cell lacks the ability to perform essential life processes (correct)
How did the discovery of cells by Robert Hooke impact scientific knowledge?
How did the discovery of cells by Robert Hooke impact scientific knowledge?
- It sparked interest in microscopy and further cell research (correct)
- It led to an immediate understanding of cell functions
- It disproved existing theories about the structure of living organisms
- It had no significant impact until the invention of high-powered microscopes
Why were not much known about cells even after their discovery in 1665?
Why were not much known about cells even after their discovery in 1665?
How did the use of high magnification microscopes benefit the study of cells?
How did the use of high magnification microscopes benefit the study of cells?