AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ms. Pazulski tells the class of a new species of living thing that was recently discovered in her classroom sink! Cell theory states that which of the following must be true about this new living thing?
A
Some of its cells must include a cell wall.
B
All its cells must perform the same function.
C
Its cells must be able to make their own food.
D
It must be made up of one or more cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ms. Pazulski tells the class of a new species of living thing that was recently discovered in her classroom sink! Cell theory states that which of the following must be true about this new living thing? Some of its cells must include a cell wall.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1838, German scientist Matthias Schleiden concluded that all plants are made of cells. The next year Theodor Schwann, another German, concluded that all animals were also made of cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The classical cell theory was proposed by Theodor Schwann in 1839. There are three parts to this theory. The first part states that all organisms are made of cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Initially discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, the cell has a rich and interesting history that has ultimately given way to many of today’s scientific advancements.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cell theory has 3 basic points: All living things are made of one or more cells. The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life. All cells must come from pre-existing cells through cellular division.

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