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Question
The idea that the cell is a fundamental unit of all living things was proposed by: A. A Botanist and a Zoologist B. A Botanist and a Microbiologist C. A Zoologist and a Microbiologist D. Two German Botanists
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The original cell theory, which included the idea that the cell is the fundamental unit of life, was jointly proposed by Matthias Schleiden, a botanist, and Theodor Schwann, a zoologist. Their work combined insights from plants and animals.
Hint
It took a plant scientist and an animal scientist to formulate the universal theory.