Question

Which cells were observed by Robert Hooke for the first time?

• A. Blood cells
• B. Nerve cells
• C. Cork cells
• D. Sperm cells

Answer 1

The correct option is option (C):

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Robert Hooke was the first person who observed the cells.
2. He examined small pieces of cork obtained from the bark of trees through his simple microscope.
3. He observed many small box-like structures and named them as cells which means little room.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option (A):

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek is the first person who examined the blood cells (RBCs)

Option (B):

Heinrich Wilhelm discovered the nerve cells.

Option (D):

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek discovered the sperm cells.

Final answer: Robert Hooke discovered cells by examining the cork of the bark.