NEET Botany Cell Theory Assertion Reason Question
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.
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
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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