Question

Cell theory was proposed by

• A. A botanist
• B. A zoologist
• C. A botanist and a zoologist
• D. A psychologist

Answer 1

The correct option is C A botanist and a zoologist

Cell theory was proposed by a German botanist, Matthias Schleiden and English zoologist, Theodor Schwann in the year 1839. The cell theory includes the following points -
1) All living things are made up of cells.
2) The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life.
3) All cells must come from pre-existing cells.