Question

Rudolf Virchow, a German pathologist proposed the ___________________

(a) cell theory

(b) first tenet of cell theory

(c) second tenet of cell theory

(d) third tenet of cell theory

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Query is from Cells Discovery topic in chapter Introduction to Cell of Cell Biology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) third tenet of cell theory

The explanation is: Rudolf Virchow proposed the third tenet of cell theory that said; cells can only arise by division from a pre-existing cell. This was perceived as a convincing case by the scientific society.