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Who first observed a sliver of cork under a microscope and coined the term 'cell'?
Who first observed a sliver of cork under a microscope and coined the term 'cell'?
- Robert Hooke (correct)
- Rudolf Virchow
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
- Theodor Schwann
Which scientist was a tailor (draper) and used lenses to examine cloth before discovering tiny living organisms?
Which scientist was a tailor (draper) and used lenses to examine cloth before discovering tiny living organisms?
- Robert Hooke
- Rudolf Virchow
- Theodor Schwann
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
Who first described bacteria and protozoans as 'animalcules'?
Who first described bacteria and protozoans as 'animalcules'?
- Theodor Schwann
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
- Rudolf Virchow
- Robert Hooke
Which scientist is known for stating that all living things are made of cells?
Which scientist is known for stating that all living things are made of cells?
Who proposed that cells arise only from pre-existing cells?
Who proposed that cells arise only from pre-existing cells?
Which scientist discovered the presence of mitochondria in cells?
Which scientist discovered the presence of mitochondria in cells?
'Animalcules' is a term associated with which scientist's discoveries?
'Animalcules' is a term associated with which scientist's discoveries?
'Microorganisms' refers to discoveries made by which scientist?
'Microorganisms' refers to discoveries made by which scientist?
'Animalcules' are living organisms so tiny that they are invisible to the naked eye. Which scientist first observed and described these 'Animalcules'?
'Animalcules' are living organisms so tiny that they are invisible to the naked eye. Which scientist first observed and described these 'Animalcules'?
The principle that all cells come from pre-existing cells was proposed by:
The principle that all cells come from pre-existing cells was proposed by:
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