Question

what is cell theory? who formulated it?

Answer 1

1. All plants and animals are made up of cells - Schlieden
2. Cell is the basic unit of life -Schwann
3. All cells arise from the pre existing cells - Virchow

Answer 2

Explanation:

Cell theory is a historic and scientific theory which is universally accepted, that postulates that all living organisms are comprised of cells. The cells are the principal structural or organizational of all organisms unit and all cells which came from pre-existing cells. Thus, according to cell theory, cells are basic unit of reproduction and structure in all organisms.

The formulation of cell theory is usually accredited to Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden.