The scientist who first observed the 'cell' under a microscope was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who first observed the 'cell' under a microscope was:
A. Robert Hooke
B. Robert Brown
C. Matthias Schleiden
D. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Robert Hooke, in 1665, observed cork cells under a compound microscope and coined the term 'cell'. Leeuwenhoek later observed live cells.

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The animal that can regenerate its lost body parts to a remarkable extent is:
A. Hydra
B. Cockroach
C. Frog
D. Earthworm

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Hydra, a freshwater cnidarian, has extraordinary regenerative ability; even small fragments can regenerate a complete organism. This is due to its high proportion of stem cells. Planarians also show remarkable regeneration. Earthworms can regenerate some posterior segments, but not as extensively as Hydra or Planaria.

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A. Bone deformities
B. Overall wasting of body tissues and severe calorie-protein deficiency
C. Bleeding gums
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Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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The organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion is the:
A. Golgi apparatus
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C. Mitochondria
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Correct Answer: Option A


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The Golgi apparatus receives proteins from the rough ER, modifies them (e.g., glycosylation), sorts them, and packages them into vesicles for transport to the plasma membrane, lysosomes, or secretion. Lysosomes digest, rough ER synthesizes proteins, mitochondria generate ATP.

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