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While examining cork slices under a primitive microscope in 1665, Robert Hooke observed a honeycomb-like structure consisting of many small boxes. He called them 'cells', a Latin term meaning 'little rooms'.
Question 1: Q1. What was the significance of Hooke’s observation?
- It marked the discovery of cells, the basic units of life.
- It introduced the term 'cell' into biology.
- This was the foundation of cell theory development.
Question 2: Q2. What material was Hooke examining and how?
- He examined cork slices from tree bark.
- He used a self-designed primitive microscope.
- He saw dead cells, which appeared box-like and empty.
Question 3: Q3. Why is this considered a turning point in biology?
- It was the first recorded observation of cells.
- It initiated scientific inquiry into living structures.
- It led to later discoveries about cell functions and organelles.
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