Question

What are the main points of the Cell Theory proposed by Sclieden and Schwan?

Answer 1

Main points of the Cell Theory as proposed by Sclieden and Schwan are:

• The Cell is the smallest living unit of life.

• It is so small that it is not visible to the naked eye.

• The shape of the cell varies in different organisms and within an organism.

• Size of cells also differs.

• All living cells exhibit certain basic properties like respiration, growth, metabolism etc.

• All living organisms are made up of cells or their products.

• Cells originate from a pre-existing cell. A mother cell divides to produce daughter cells. Hence, cells exhibit cell division.