Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Scleiden, in 1665, used a microscope to investigate the structure of a thin slice of cork. b. Cell theory states that the basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms is the cell. c. Cells obtain their energy in a process called respiration by burning food like glucose.

  1. Only b

  2. Only a

  3. Only a and b

  4. Only c

  5. Only b and c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. Robert Hooke, in 1665, used a microscope to investigate the structure of a thin slice of cork. Scleiden, in 1838, suggested that all plants are made up of cells.

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