Question

Who and when was "The cell theory" proposed. When did they prepare it? What are its salient features of it? (AS 1)

SCERT Class 9 Telangana, Biology Chapter 1 Cell its structure and functions

Answer 1

M.Schliden and T.Schwan proposed the cell theory in 1838.

The salient features are :-

1.) All living organisms are composed of cells.
2.) They are the structural and functional unit of life.
3.) All cells exist from preexisting cells.

Answer 2

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.