Robert brown is known for his discovery of

  1. Chloroplast
  2. Nucleus
  3. Mitochondria
  4. Golgi Complex

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Option 2 : Nucleus
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Mistake Points

  • The question is asking about the discovery made by Robert Brown, So according to the option, the correct answer will be Nucleus (Nucleus of the cell). 
  • Whereas Ernest Rutherford was the discoverer of Nucleus of Atom.

Concept:

  • The term cell was first described by Robert Hooke in the year 1665 in his book called 'Micrographic'.
  • A cell is a basic structural & functional unit of life of all existing living organisms.
  • A cell consists of different cell organelles like mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, etc.
  • Every organelle performs a specific function that is required for the proper functioning of the cell.

Explanation:

  • Robert Brown, a British Biologist discovered the nucleus in the year 1831.
  • This cell organelle was named nucleus according to the Latin word nucleus/ nucleus meaning a seed.
  • The study of the nucleus is called Karyology.
  • The nucleus is a double membrane-bound dense protoplasmic body, which controls all the cellular metabolism and encloses the genetic information of the cell.
  •  The nucleus is considered the controller or director of the cell.

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Additional Information

  • Golgi complex was discovered by Camillo Golgi in the year 1898. He saw a densely stained reticular structure close to the nucleus.
  • These were named Golgy bodies after him.
  • Mitochondria were first observed by Kolliker as cytoplasmic granules in stripped muscles of insects.
  • Chloroplast was discovered by Hugo von Mohl in 1837, it was named by combining Greek words Chloros (Green) & Plastes ( producer)
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