Mention the postulates of the theory given by Schleiden and Schwann in 1839.
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The Cell Theory formulated by Matthias Schleiden (botanist) and Theodor Schwann (zoologist) established:
- All living organisms are composed of cells and products of cells – Cells are the fundamental structural units of life
- All cells arise from pre-existing cells (Omnis cellula e cellula) – Added later by Rudolf Virchow (1855)
Significance: This unified theory recognized cells as the basic functional and structural units of all life forms, laying the foundation for modern cell biology, pathology, and developmental biology.
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