The postulate of cell theory given by Virchow is about ________ aspect of cell.

structural

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functional

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both a and b

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B functional
Rudolf Virchow gave the second postulate of cell theory which explains the functional aspect of a cell. It states that new cells arise from pre-existing cells by division.

The postulates of cell theory are:
(i) All living organisms are composed of cells and products of cells
(ii) All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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