The scientist who discovered the cell nucleus was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered the cell nucleus was:
A. Matthias Schleiden
B. Robert Hooke
C. Robert Brown
D. Theodor Schwann
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Robert Brown, a Scottish botanist, discovered and named the nucleus in 1831 while studying orchid epidermal cells. Hooke coined 'cell', Schleiden and Schwann formulated cell theory. Brown's observation was pivotal.

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