AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A scientist has discovered an unidentified organism. Cell theory states that which of the following must be true about this new living thing?
A
It will not be made up of cells.
B
All its cells have different functions.
C
All its cells are considered nonliving.
D
Its cells come from preexisting cells.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cell theory states that which of the following must be true about this new living thing? It must be made up of one or more cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -It must be made up of one or more cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The unified cell theory states that: all living things are composed of one or more cells; the cell is the basic unit of life; and new cells arise from existing cells. Rudolf Virchow later made important contributions to this theory.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which organism is considered an exception to the cell theory because it has a noncellular structure? 33. Viruses are exceptions to the cell theory, but they have some characteristics of living things.

Detailed explanation-5: -The invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell by Hooke. While looking at cork, Hooke observed box-shaped structures, which he called “cells” as they reminded him of the cells, or rooms, in monasteries. This discovery led to the development of the classical cell theory.

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