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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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______ formulated the cell theory
Options
A M.J Schleiden
B Theodore Schwann
C Robert Hook
D A, B
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The classical cell theory was formally proposed by Matthias Schleiden (a botanist) and Theodor Schwann (a zoologist) in 1839. Robert Hooke discovered cells but did not formulate the theory.

Hint

Which two scientists are credited with proposing the cell theory?

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