AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first part of the cell theory states that all organisms are composed (made of) ____
A
one or more cells
B
millions of cells
C
one cell
D
atoms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first part states that all organisms are made of cells. The second part states that cells are the basic units of life. These parts were based on a conclusion made by Schwann and Matthias Schleiden in 1838, after comparing their observations of plant and animal cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The CELL THEORY, or cell doctrine, states that all organisms are composed of similar units of organization, called cells. The concept was formally articulated in 1839 by Schleiden & Schwann and has remained as the foundation of modern biology.

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