Which two biologists presented cell theory? State the theory given by them.
Solution:
- The cell theory was proposed by two scientists- Schleiden (1838)and Schwann (1839).
- It says that all the plants and animals are composed of cells and the cell is the basic unit of life.
- All known living things are made up of one or more cells.
- All cells arise from pre-existing cells by division.
- The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.