Single Choice

Cell arises from pre-existing cell was stated by

AHaeckel
BVirchow
Correct Answer
CHooke
DSchleiden

Solution

Cell theory was postulated by Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden in 1838. It includes the following points-
All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
The cell is the most basic unit of life. The third was added by Rudolf Virchow in 1855, which stated: "Omnis cellula e cellula" which means all cells arise only from pre-existing cells.
Hence B is the correct option.

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