Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the cell nucleus? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the cell nucleus?
A. Rudolf Virchow
B. Robert Hooke
C. Robert Brown
D. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Robert Brown, a Scottish botanist, first described the nucleus in 1831 while studying epidermal cells of orchids. Hooke discovered cells, Leeuwenhoek observed living cells, Virchow proposed that cells arise from pre-existing cells. Brown's discovery was pivotal for understanding cellular organization.

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