AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Initially discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, the cell has a rich and interesting history that has ultimately given way to many of today’s scientific advancements.

Detailed explanation-2: -While observing cork through his microscope, Hooke saw tiny boxlike cavities, which he illustrated and described as cells. He had discovered plant cells! Hooke’s discovery led to the understanding of cells as the smallest units of life-the foundation of cell theory.

Detailed explanation-3: -He observed tiny porous honeycomb structures which he would refer to as cells, named after small rooms in monasteries. This discovery led Hooke to develop his Cell Theory, which hypothesized that that all organisms are made up of cells, and that cells are the most basic units of life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which cell did he observe under the microscope? No worries!