Question

Question 23
Cell theory was given by

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

Answer 1

(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 organization in all living organisms.