Biology · CELL THE UNIT OF LIFE

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Rudolf Virchow gave the cell theory its final shape. Reason (R): Virchow first explained that cells divide and new cells are formed from pre-existing cells (Omnis cellula-e cellula). In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.