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Who coined the term ‘protoplasm’?
Question

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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