What had the greatest effect on the development of the cell theory?

Responses
A changing world viewschanging world views
B laboratory experimentslaboratory experiments
C development of the microscopedevelopment of the microscope
D popularity of scientists such as Louis Pasteur

1 answer

C. development of the microscope

The development of the microscope was crucial for the advancement of cell theory, as it allowed scientists to observe and study cells for the first time. This technological advancement laid the foundational groundwork for understanding the structure and function of cells, ultimately leading to the formulation of the cell theory.