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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The Unifying concept in biology was proposed by a
Options
A Botanist
B Microbiologist
C Zoologist
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D Biochemist
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While the cell theory has multiple contributors, the question asks about the 'unifying concept'. In the context of BIO 101, this often refers to the cell theory. Theodor Schwann, a zoologist, along with botanist Matthias Schleiden, formally proposed the cell theory, which states that all organisms are composed of cells. Schwann's work with animal tissue was crucial to this unifying concept.

Hint

This scientist studied animals and, with a botanist, helped form the cell theory.

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