The Cell Theory Flashcards

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What is the cell theory?

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The cell theory is a theory that states that all the organisms are composed of units of organization, called cells.

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Who and when proposed the cell theory?

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It was proposed by Schielden and Schwann in 1839

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Differences between the original cell theory and the modern theory

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The old one believed that cells came from spontaneous generation and the new wan stablish thatcells comes from pre-existing cells by division

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