Question

Which instrument was essential for the study of cells ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Microscope was necessary as most of the cells were too small to be seen by the naked eyes. Microscope was discovered by Anton Von Leeuwenhoek. Cells were discovered by Robert Hooke.

Answer 2

Microscope was essential for study of cells

Explanation:

Robert Hooke was the scientist who coined the term ‘cell.’ It was discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665 when he saw empty box-like compartments in a very thin slice of cork under his microscope. He wrote the book "Micrographia" and coined the term cellula which later came to be known as a cell. Robert Hooke thought cells were passages for conducting fluids.