The Cell Theory was proposed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Cell Theory was proposed by:
A. Virchow and Brown
B. Schleiden and Schwann
C. Watson and Crick
D. Hooke and Leeuwenhoek
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Cell Theory, one of the fundamental principles of biology, was proposed by Matthias Schleiden (a German botanist) in 1838 and Theodor Schwann (a British zoologist) in 1839. Schleiden concluded that all plants are composed of cells, and Schwann extended this to animals. Rudolf Virchow later added the third tenet in 1855: 'Omnis cellula e cellula' (all cells arise from pre-existing cells).

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