Botany-Cell Theory
NEET Botany Cell Theory Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): Cell theory initially did not explain how new cells were formed. | Reason (R): Rudolf Virchow modified the original cell theory to include the concept of cell division.
A
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Schleiden and Schwann's original cell theory did not address the origin of new cells, which Rudolf Virchow later explained with his concept of cell division (Omnis cellula-e cellula).
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