FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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He constantly questioned Louis Pasteur on his discoveries
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He was the first to observe cells in plant tissue by using a microscope
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All of the above
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -While looking at cork, Hooke observed box-shaped structures, which he called “cells” as they reminded him of the cells, or rooms, in monasteries. This discovery led to the development of the classical cell theory . The classical cell theory was proposed by Theodor Schwann in 1839.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -He was one of four children. His father died in 1648, leaving Hooke £40 (a lot of money at the time). He moved to London to be a painter’s apprentice, but he soon left the apprenticeship and instead attended Westminster School. In 1653 Hooke went to Oxford University to study experimental science.