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Who first observed the division of cells?
Options
A T. Schwann
B R. Hooke
C R. Virchow
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D M. Schleiden
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While Schwann and Schleiden proposed that cells are the basic units, it was Rudolf Virchow who, in 1855, made the crucial observation that cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division. He summarized this with the phrase 'Omnis cellula e cellula'.

Hint

This scientist is famous for the Latin phrase meaning 'every cell from a cell'.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1213 of 2556
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