Robert Hooke's Observation of Cork

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What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?

  • A tiny particle
  • A small organism
  • A confined space
  • A little room (correct)

What did Robert Hooke observe when examining a thin slice of cork?

  • A spiral pattern resembling a snail shell
  • A dense and solid structure
  • A honeycomb structure consisting of small compartments (correct)
  • A network of interconnected tubes

What is the significance of Robert Hooke's observation of cells in the history of science?

  • It led to the invention of the first microscope
  • It was the first time someone observed that living things consist of separate units (correct)
  • It proved the existence of microscopic organisms
  • It demonstrated the interconnectedness of all living organisms

What substance does cork come from?

<p>Bark of a tree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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