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_________ & _________ concluded that all plants & all animals were made of cells respectively
Options
A M. Schleiden & T. Schwann
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B T. Schwann & M. Schleiden
C T. Schleiden & M. Schwann
D M. Schwann & T. Schleiden
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In 1838-39, Matthias Schleiden (a botanist) concluded that all plants are composed of cells. Theodor Schwann (a zoologist) extended this idea to animals, concluding that all animal tissues are also composed of cells. Together, they formally proposed the cell theory.

Hint

The botanist (plant studier) came first in the pair, then the zoologist (animal studier).

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1212 of 2556
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