Robert Hooke Coined the Term Cell When Studying Thin Slices

question 53

Multiple Choice

Robert Hooke coined the term cell when studying thin slices of cork.These ________ were the first cells observed because ________.

• A)dead plant cells; the thick cells walls did not require high resolution or magnification to view
• B)dead animal cells; they were immobile and did not need to be fixed before viewing
• C)compartments; they were actually the result of multiple cells that had merged and died to form large compartments that were easy to view
• D)immune cells; they produce antibodies that embed in the cell membrane to make it visible
• E)"little rooms"; they were 100 nm in diameter,much larger than most plant cells

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