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What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?
A little room
What did Robert Hooke observe when examining a thin slice of cork?
A honeycomb structure consisting of small compartments
What is the significance of Robert Hooke's observation of cells in the history of science?
It was the first time someone observed that living things consist of separate units
What substance does cork come from?
Bark of a tree
This quiz covers the chance observation made by Robert Hooke in 1665, when he saw the cell-like structure of cork under a self-designed microscope. Learn about the significance of this observation in the history of science.
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