In the 1800s two scientists, Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden, studied different types of organisms. After many years of studying a great variety of organisms, they drew similar
but independent conclusions about their observations.
Schwann studied
animals and concluded
that all animals are
made of cells.
Schleiden studied
plants and concluded
that all plants are
made of cells
What statement was developed most directly from these conclusions and is part of the
modern cell theory?
A The functions of living things occur cells
B Cells exist only in multicellular organisms.
C Living things are composed of cells.
D Cells contain hereditary information

The correct answer is C. Living things are composed of cells.

Explanation:

A conclusion is an idea derived from information, this idea or statement often summarizes the information or indicates the result of this. In the case of the studies by Schwann and Schleiden, these two focused on living organisms. Moreover, in both studies, the researchers found different living organisms were composed of basic life units known as cells.

In this context, one idea that derives from the findings of the two studies is "Living things are composed of cells". Also, this conclusion is now part of modern cell theory because the basic unit of life is the cell and cells can be found in all living organisms despite the type of organism (animal, plant, fungi,etc.)