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Briefly describe the cell theory.

Solution

The Cell Theory is as follows: Schleiden and Schwann proposed that bodies of plants and animals are composed of cells and products of cells. Virchow further proposed that cells are formed from pre-existing cells. The cell theory says that no living beings can be made without cells and thus cells are integral components of living beings. This theory also says that a cell cannot be made out anywhere but a preexisting cell is necessary to make new cells.


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Cells - The Unit of Life

The concept of "Omnis cellula-e cellula" regarding cell division was first proposed by

Cells - The Unit of Life

Cell theory was proposed by

Cells - The Unit of Life

Which of the following is not correct? (a) Robert Brown discovered the cell. (b) Schleiden and Schwann formulated the cell theory. (c) Virchow explained that cells are formed from pre-existing cells. (d) A unicellular organism carries out its life activities within a single cell.

Cells - The Unit of Life

New cells are generated from (a) Bacterial fermentation (b) Regeneration of old cells (c) Pre-existing cells (d) Abiotic materials

Cells - The Unit of Life

Cell theory was formulated by

Cells - The Unit of Life

Cell arises from pre-existing cell was stated by

Cells - The Unit of Life

Cell theory was given by: A. Schleiden and Schwann B. Virchow C. Hooke D. Haeckel

Cells - The Unit of Life

Cell hypothesis was proposed by T. Schwann, the cell theory was proposed by

Cells - The Unit of Life

Who first proposed that new cells are formed by the division of preexisting cells?

Cells - The Unit of Life

Who applied cell theory to plants?

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