The concept of "Omnis cellula-e cellula" regarding cell division was first proposed by :

1. Rudolf Virchow

2. Theodore Schwann

3. Schleiden

4. Aristotle

Doubtly Asked 30 Oct 2026 NEET UG 2019 Practice test neet Save WhatsApp Report

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: 1. Rudolf Virchow

Key idea: Rudolf Virchow proposed "Omnis cellula-e cellula" (new cells come from pre-existing cells) in 1855.

Schleiden and Schwann proposed the cell theory but did not explain how new cells arise.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report

Was this answer helpful?