Cell theory was proposed by:

(a) Virchow, Haeckel and Hooke
(b) Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow
(c) Haeckel and Hooke
(d) None of these

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(b) Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow

The credit for proposing the cell theory is given to the 3 German scientists - Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow.

Cell theory has 3 postulates:

1. Cells are the basic unit of structure in every living thing.

2. New cells are formed from other existing cells.

3. The cell is the fundamental unit of structure, function and organisation in all living organisms.

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(a) Haeckel
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Cell theory was proposed by: (a) Virchow, Haeckel and Hooke (b) Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow (c) Haeckel and Hooke (d) None of these

Cell theory was proposed by:

(a) Virchow, Haeckel and Hooke
(b) Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow
(c) Haeckel and Hooke
(d) None of these