Question

Cell lineage theory proposed by ___________________.

• A. Schleiden
• B. Schwann
• C. Rudolph Virchow
• D. Hooke

Answer 1

The correct option is C Rudolph Virchow

• The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life. Schleiden proposed that new cells arise from within the old cells, especially from the nucleus.
• This was corrected by Rudolf Virchow who proposed, "Theory of cell lineage" it states that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.