Multiple choice

Direction: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below :

The term mitochondria was first introduced by ______ in 1898.

  1. Robert brown

  2. Robert hook

  3. Schinger

  4. Benda

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'mitochondrion' (plural: mitochondria) was coined by Carl Benda in 1898, derived from Greek words 'mitos' (thread) and 'khondrion' (granule), referring to their thread-like or granular appearance under microscope. Robert Brown discovered the nucleus, and Robert Hooke discovered cells.