Cell theory was proposed by Schleiden and Schwann.

Rudolf Von Virchow.

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Robert Hooke.

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Schleiden and Schwann.

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Haeckel.

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The correct option is C Schleiden and Schwann.
Cell theory was proposed by Schleiden and Schwann.

It states that all living things are composed of one or more cells. The cell is the basic unit of life and new cells arise from existing cells.

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