Question

(v)Cell theory was given by-

(a)Robert Brown
(b)Robert Hooke
(c)Leeuwenhoek
(d)Schleiden and Schwann
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Answer 1

Answer:

The cell theory was given by Schleiden and Schwann.

Explanation:

• In 1839, Schleiden and Schwann gave the "Cell Theory".
• Cell Theory is also known as Cell doctrine.
• According to this theory, all living things are made up of cells and cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
• The Cell Theory holds true for all cellular organisms.
• Non cellular organisms such as viruses do not follow Cell Theory.
• An extension to the Cell Theory was given by Rudolf Virchow - Omnis cellula e cellula meaning all living cells arise from pre existing cells.