AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are three principles of the Cell Theory. Which of the following is NOT one?
A
Cells are the basic structure and function of life.
B
All living things are made of one or more cells.
C
The cell is the basic unit of matter.
D
All cells come from preexisting cells.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1) All organisms are made of cells. 2) All existing cells are produced by other living cells. 2) All existing cells are produced by other living cells. 3) The cell is the most basic unit of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -So therefore, the statement that is not a principle of cell theory is that cells are the smallest structures found within organisms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Though cells require water for its composition and survival, it is not a part of cell theory.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cells are considered the basic units of life in part because they come in discrete and easily recognizable packages. That’s because all cells are surrounded by a structure called the cell membrane-which, much like the walls of a house, serves as a clear boundary between the cell’s internal and external environments.

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