Question

The Latin phrase omnis cellula e cellula refers to a cellular principle. Which of the following statements is the best translation of this phrase?

• A. The cell is the basic unit of all structures.
• B. All cells arise only from pre-existing cells.
• C. Tissues are composed of similar cells.
• D. All organisms consists of one or more cells.

Answer 1

The correct option is B All cells arise only from pre-existing cells.

Cell theory was postulated by Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden in 1838. It includes the following points-

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.