A timeline of the history of the Cell Theory is shown below. 1665
1674
1838
1839
Hooke
Schleiden
First to
identify cells
and name them
Leeuwenhook
Observed cells
in detail with
newienses
Noted plants
are made of
cells
Schwann
Stated all living
things are
made of cells
Which statement best summarizes why theory was developed over time?
A. As new cells evolved they proved the cell theory was inaccurate.
B. The discovery of new evidence resulted in changes to the cell theory.
C. Changes in cell model showed the cell theory was based on opinion.
D. The cell theory was modified with the discovery of every new organelle.