Question

Which of the following was first examined under a microscope that later led to the discovery of cells?

• A. Honeycomb
• B. Cork
• C. Drosophila
• D. Dead leaves

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cork

• In the 16th century, Robert Hooke first examined cork (part of barks of the trees) under a microscope. He saw it as a porous honeycomb like structure.

• He called these pores as cells.