AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT one of the main tenets of the cell theory?
A
Cells must contain DNA
B
All living things are made of cells
C
Cells can only come from other cells
D
Cells are the basic unit of life
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: -Though cells require water for its composition and survival, it is not a part of cell theory.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three tenets of the cell theory are: All living organisms are composed of one or more cells. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms. Cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The only component that is not part of the modern cell theory is seen in choice B) Bacteria are examples of eukaryotic cells.

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