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What is the meaning of ‘omnis cellula-e cellula’?

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Cell is the basic unit of life
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All cells have a nucleus
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Living things are composed of cells
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All cells arise from pre-existing cells
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The correct option is D All cells arise from pre-existing cells
Explanation: ‘Omnis cellula-e cellula’ means that each cell is derived from a pre-existing cell by cell division. It was first stated by the German pathologist Rudolf Virchow, in the 19th century.

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