Question

1. which scientist first observed cells and described them after viewing cork?

a. anton van leeuwenhoek
b. gregor mendel
c. robert hooke
d. louis pasteur

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the contributions of each scientist:

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek observed microorganisms.
• Gregor Mendel studied genetics (pea plants).
• Robert Hooke observed cork under a microscope and named "cells".
• Louis Pasteur worked on microbiology/fermentation.

So the scientist who first observed and described cells from cork is Robert Hooke.

Answer:

c. Robert Hooke