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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The cell theory was proposed in
Options
A 1839
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B 1836
C 1590
D 1665
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The classical cell theory was formally proposed by Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann in 1839. Hooke's discovery was in 1665, but the theory came much later.

Hint

This year is associated with Schwann and Schleiden.

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