Question

what is cell theory ? who formed it.​

Answer 1

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In biology, cell theory is the historic scientific theory, now universally accepted, that living organisms are made up of cells, that they are the basic structural/organizational unit of all organisms, and that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

Matthias Schleiden

Matthias SchleidenCell theory was eventually formulated in 1839. This is usually credited to Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann. However, many other scientists like Rudolf Virchow contributed to the theory.

Answer 2

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Cell Theory:

• All living things are made up of cells, much as a wall is made of bricks. Hence, cells are the basic structural units of living organisms. They are complex living structures.
• All cells are similar in their basic structure an function but are not identical. They differ in size and structure.
• New cells are formed due to division in old cells.
• The organization of cells in the body of a living organise determines it's structure.
• The way an organism functions depends on the way the cells work.

The cell theory was formed by Mathias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann.