What is cell theory? What are some exceptions to cell theory?
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Answer:
cell theory was formulated by to German biologist, M.J. Schleiden in 1838, a botanist and T.schwann, a zoologist in 1839 according to them the cell structure and functional unit of all living beings.
In 1855, Rudolf Virchow,German pathologist established that all cells arise from pre-existing cells. He started this in Latin as "Omnis cellula-e-cellula". Virchow modified the cell theory by adding his generalisation.
Cell theory, therefore, states that
(1)Bodies of living beings are made up of cell and their products.
(2) Activities of an organism are the sum total of activities of it cell
(3) Cell develop from pre-existing cells.
Viruses are an exception to cell theory
Explanation:
All living organisms are composed of one or more cells. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms. Cells arise from pre-existing cells.
viruse are exception of cell theory.