5 Questions
Who coined the term 'cell' for the boxes observed in cork?
Robert Hooke
What did Robert Hooke observe in the cork slices?
Partitioned boxes or compartments
What is the basic structural unit of an organ?
Cell
What part of a tree did Robert Hooke observe to discover cells?
Cork
Why were cells of living organisms not observed until after Robert Hooke's discovery?
Improved microscopes were needed
Test your knowledge about the basic structural unit of an organ, which is the cell, and its functions. Learn how cells are assembled and compare to bricks in a building.
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