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    Mitochondria was discovered by

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    A Weismann Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Carl Benda Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lamarck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Albert von Kƶlliker Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Mitochondria, often referred to as the ā€œpowerhouses of the cellā€, were first discovered in 1857 by physiologist Albert von Kƶlliker. Later coined name as ā€œbioblastsā€ (life germs) by Richard Altman in 1886. The organelles were then renamed ā€œmitochondriaā€ by Carl Benda twelve years later.

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