In which year did Rudolf Virchow develop his ideas by publishing his famous formula 'Omnis cellula-e cellula', which became a part of the foundation of cell theory?

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  1. 1830
  2. 1855
  3. 1890
  4. 1902

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Option 2 : 1855
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  • Rudolf Virchow was a renowned German physician, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist, and politician.
  • In 1855, Virchow published his famous formula 'Omnis cellula-e cellula', which translates to "every cell originates from another existing cell like it".
  • This concept became a fundamental part of the cell theory, which is a cornerstone of modern biology.
  • The cell theory explains that all living organisms are composed of cells, and the cell is the basic unit of life.
  • Virchow’s work was crucial in understanding the process of cell division and the continuity of life.
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