Question

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

a.) Robert Hooke
b.) Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
c.) Robert Brown
d.) Theodore Schwann
e.) Matthias Schleiden
f.) Rudolf

Answer 1

A, Robert Hooke

Explanation:

While observing cork through his microscope, Hooke saw tiny boxlike cavities, which he illustrated and described as cells. He had discovered plant cells! Hooke's discovery led to the understanding of cells as the smallest units of life—the foundation of cell theory.