Single Choice

Cell theory was proposed by

AA botanist
BA zoologist
CA botanist and a zoologist
Correct Answer
DA psychologist

Solution

Cell theory was proposed by a German botanist, Matthias Schleiden and English zoologist, Theodor Schwann in the year 1839. The cell theory includes the following points -
1) All living things are made up of cells.
2) The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life.
3) All cells must come from pre-existing cells.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Cells - The Unit of Life

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

Briefly describe the cell theory.

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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