the concept that living cells can arise only from other living cells is called what?

Answer 1

the cell theory

Answer 2

The third postulate of the cell theory, specifically proposed by Rudolf Virchow. In latin, it is written as "Omnis cellula e cellula"




Classical Cell Theory
1. All plants are made of cells (Schleiden)
2. All animals are made of cells (Schwann)
3. All cells come from pre-existing cells (Virchow)

Modern cell theory
The generally accepted parts of modern cell theory include:
1. The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in living things.
2. All cells come from pre-existing cells by division.
3. Energy flow (metabolism and biochemistry) occurs within cells.
4. Cells contain hereditary information which is passed from cell to cell during cell division
5. All cells are basically the same in chemical composition.
6. All known living things are made up of cells.
7. Some organisms are unicellular, made up of only one cell.
8. Others are multicellular, composed of countless number of cells.

Exceptions to the theory
1. Viruses are considered by some to be alive, yet they are not made up of cells.
2. The first cell did not originate from a preexisting cell.

Hope that helps! :)

Answer 3

germ theory

There were two theories about the origin of life. One is the Theory of Spontaneous Generation (abiogenesis), which says life arises from dead matter. The other is the Germ Theory, which says life arises from 'seed' of living organisms.

The Theory of Spontaneous Generation was proven wrong.

Answer 4

well i know biogenesis is where living cells are made from non living material.