Question

The dictum "Omnis cellula a cellula" was proposed by

• A. Theodor Schwann
• B. Rudolf Virchow
• C. Matthias Schleiden
• D. Robert Brown

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rudolf Virchow

• The cell theory was postulated by Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden in 1838. They are as follows-
• All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
• The cell is the most basic unit of life.
• The third was added by Rudolf Virchow in 1855, which stated: "Omnis cellula e cellula" which means all cells arise only from pre-existing cells.

So, the correct answer is option B.