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The term ‘cell’ was first coined by ____________ ( Robert Hooke / Leeuwenhoek ).

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An English scientist named Robert Hooke discovered the cells.
It was coined while observing a thin cut piece of cork under a microscope.
It resembled honeycomb like structure.
Final answer: The term ‘cell’ was first coined by Robert Hooke.

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