10 Questions
What substance did Robert Hooke examine to make his observation?
Cork
What did Robert Hooke call the compartments he observed in the cork?
Cells
Who observed the structure of cork under a self-designed microscope?
Robert Hooke
In what year did Robert Hooke make the chance observation of the cork structure?
1665
What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?
A little room
What is the study of tissues known as?
Histology
Who is considered the 'Father of Histology'?
Xavier Bichat
What is the English word 'tissue' derived from?
The French word 'tissu'
What are organs formed by?
Functional grouping together of multiple tissues
What is the hierarchical order of biological organisms?
Cells < Tissue < Organ < Organ System < Organism
Test your knowledge of cell structure and history with this quiz on the fundamental unit of life. From Robert Hooke's discovery of cells to the different types and functions, challenge yourself with questions on this essential biological concept.
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