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The work of which scientists provided evidence in support of the idea that all cells come from preexisting cells?
A. Hooke, van Leeuwenhoek, and Schleiden
B. Schawann, Scheidwn, and Fleming
C. Virchow, Reid, and Pasteur
D. Hooke, van Leeuwenhoek, and Schwann

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The correct answer is **C. Virchow, Reid, and Pasteur**.

Rudolf Virchow is particularly known for summarizing the idea that "Omnis cellula e cellula," meaning "all cells come from cells." Additionally, Louis Pasteur conducted experiments that debunked the theory of spontaneous generation, further supporting the concept that cells arise from preexisting cells.

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