Cytology: Discovery of Cells

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Who is credited with coining the term 'cell'?

  • Matthias Schleiden
  • Anton van Leuwenhoek
  • Zacharias Janssen
  • Robert Hooke (correct)

What did Anton van Leuwenhoek observe using his handmade microscope?

  • Plant cells
  • Blood cells from humans only
  • Pond scum and single-celled organisms (correct)
  • Thin slices of cork

Who concluded that all plant parts are made of cells?

  • Matthias Schleiden (correct)
  • Robert Hooke
  • Theodor Schwann
  • Anton van Leuwenhoek

What did Zacharias Janssen invent in 1595?

<p>The first optical compound microscope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Hooke describe cells as?

<p>Tiny boxes or a honeycomb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who stated that all animal tissues are composed of cells?

<p>Theodor Schwann (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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