Question

who first recognized the cell as the universal unit of life?
virchow
van leeuwenhoek
hooke
schleiden and schwann

Explanation:

• Virchow proposed that all cells come from pre - existing cells.
• Van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe microorganisms.
• Hooke was the first to use the term "cell".
• Schleiden and Schwann formulated the cell theory, which recognized the cell as the universal unit of life.

Answer:

Schleiden and Schwann