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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why did it take so long to create the cell theory?

OpenStudy (dean.shyy):

A theory needs to be thoroughly researched before it becomes a theory. Otherwise, the cell theory would be called cell myth or cell hypothesis.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because of the size of cells it took scientists longer to develop the technology to observe/study them.

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