Which term did Robert Hooke coin when he observed slices of cork, under a simple magnifying device?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Cell
- Robert Hooke coined the term "cell" when he observed slices of cork under a simple magnifying device.
- This observation was made in the 17th century, and Hooke's work laid the foundation for the understanding of cells as the basic structural units of living organisms.
- His book "Micrographia," published in 1665, detailed his observations, including the cell structure in cork.