Question

Who proved that cells are the smallest units of life and how did they prove it?

Answer 1

Theodor Schwann

The first part states that all organisms are made of cells. The second part states that cells are the basic units of life.

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Answer 2

There are three parts to this theory. The first part states that all organisms are made of cells. The second part states that cells are the basic units of life.

Step-by-step explanation:

These parts were based on a conclusion made by Schwann and Matthias Schleiden in 1838, after comparing their observations of plant and animal cells.