AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cell division illustrates the part of the cell theory that says all cells come from pre-existing cells. True or False
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The generally accepted parts of modern cell theory include: All known living things are made up of one or more cells. All living cells arise from pre-existing cells by division. The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists once thought that life spontaneously arose from nonliving things. Thanks to experimentation and the invention of the microscope, it is now known that life comes from preexisting life and that cells come from preexisting cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -No. The cell theory states that all cells arise from existing cells. This does not mean that all cells necessarily reproduce. However, students may infer that all cells contain DNA and have the ability to reproduce.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is All cells are identical.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final answer:-Cells arise from the pre-existing cells was stated by Rudolf Virchow.

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