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Cell theory was given by :


A

Schleiden and Schwann

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Virchow

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C

Hooke

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D

Haeckel

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Solution

The correct option is A

Schleiden and Schwann


The correct option is A:

An explanation for the correct answer :

The cell theory was given by Schleiden and Schwann. The cell theory states that,

  1. All living organisms such as plants and animals are composed of cells that may be unicellular or multicellular.
  2. The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
  3. The new cells are formed from the pre-existing cells.

An explanation for the wrong options:

Option B:Virchow modified the cell theory given by Schleiden and Schwann.
Option C: Hooke discovered plant cells for the first time.
Option D: Haeckel coined the term ecology.Final answer:

Final answer: Cell theory was given by Schleiden and Schwann.


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