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    Who coined the term ‘protoplasm’?
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    Who coined the term ‘protoplasm’?

    A.

    Johann Evangelist Purkinje

    B.

    Robert Hooke

    C.

    G.J. Mendel

    D.

    Charles Darwin

    Correct option is A

    The term "protoplasm" was coined by Johann Evangelist Purkinje.
     Protoplasm refers to the living substance or material found within cells, which was a significant concept in the development of cell biology and the understanding of cellular processes.
     The protoplasm is the cell's living content.
     It is composed primarily of biomolecules such as nucleic acid, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
     It also has inorganic salts and water molecules.
     The protoplasm is surrounded by the cell membrane.
     Charles Darwin is considered as the 'father of evolutionary biology'.
     Robert Hooke is considered to be the Father of cytology. Robert Hooke studied cork cells under a simple microscope and discovered cells.

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