Question 28
Living cells were discovered by

(a) Robert Hooke
(b) Purkinje
(c) Leeuwenhoek
(d) Robert Brown

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(c) Leeuwenhoek

Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632 - 1723) was a Dutch tradesman and scientist

He was best known for his work on the development and improvement of the microscope

He observed the first living cell in the water of a pond.

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Question 28
Living cells were discovered by

(a) Robert Hooke
(b) Purkinje
(c) Leeuwenhoek
(d) Robert Brown

Who discovered cells first ,Robert Hooke or Leeuwenhoek ,was it living or dead cell

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