Who among the following scientists used the word Protoplasm first time for living cells?

Q: 48 (SSC/0)

question_subject:

Science

SSC

0,7,12,4,2,7,6

{'living cells': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'scientists': [2, 2, 8, 11], 'robert hooke': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'robert brown': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'leeuwenhoek': [1, 0, 1, 1]}

The correct answer is option 3: Purkinje. He was the scientist who first used the word `Protoplasm` for living cells.

Option 1: Robert Hooke is known for his contribution in discovering and naming cells, but he did not use the term `Protoplasm`.

Option 2: Leeuwenhoek is known for his advancements in microscopy and his observations of microorganisms, but he did not use the term `Protoplasm`.

Option 4: Robert Brown discovered the cell nucleus and is known for his work in botany, but he did not use the term `Protoplasm`.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, Purkinje, who is credited with coining the term `Protoplasm` for living cells.