Robert Hooke first observed cells in 1665. Which of the following diagram describes his observation accurately?

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Solution

The correct option is B

Robert Hooke observed dead cork cells by using a simple magnifying device. These cells had box-like compartments which looked like honeycomb. Also each box was separated from another by a wall or a partition. He coined the term 'cell' for each box.

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