10 Questions
Who observed the structure of cork through a self-designed microscope?
Robert Hooke
What did Robert Hooke call the compartments he observed in the cork?
Cells
What is the substance that cork comes from?
Bark of a tree
Why is Robert Hooke's observation of cork structure important in the history of science?
It was the first observation of living things consisting of separate units
What is the significance of the word 'cell' in biology?
It is used to describe the separate units that living things consist of
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the small structures observed in onion bulbs and cells?
The small structures observed in onion bulbs are similar to cells.
Who first discovered the cells in a cork slice?
Robert Hooke
What did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discover with the improved microscope?
The free living cells in pond water
What is the significance of the nucleus in a cell?
It is the control center of the cell.
Which of the following is true about cells?
All organisms are made up of cells.
Test your knowledge about the discovery of cells and their significance in biology with this quiz. Learn about Robert Hooke's observation of cork cells and their resemblance to a honeycomb structure. Explore the origins of the term "cell" and its meaning in Latin.
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