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Who proposed the cell theory?

Answer: Schleiden and Schwann.

  • A Hooke and Darwin
  • B Schleiden and Schwann
  • C Mendel and Morgan
  • D Watson and Crick

Correct answer: B. Schleiden and Schwann

Explanation: Matthias Schleiden (plants) and Theodor Schwann (animals) proposed cell theory in 1838-1839.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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