Question

What was the contribution of the following scientist in the discovery of the cell?

1. Robert Hooke
2. Virchow
3. Schleiden
4. Schwann

Answer 1

1. Robert Hooke - He first observed the dead cell of cork under the microscope.
2. Virchow - He stated that cells originate from the pre-existing cell only.
3. Schleiden - He found that all plant cells have a similar structure.
4. Schwann - He observed that animal cells do not have a cell wall.