AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statement DOES NOT belong to the postulates of cell theory?
A
All living organisms are composed of cells and a cell is the basic structural and functional unit.
B
Cells are the building blocks of living organism
C
New cells are produced from pre-existing cells.
D
Cells form by free-cell formation or spontaneous generation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is C All cells are surrounded by cell wall. Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow contributed to the formation of cell theory.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three postulates of cell theory are the following: all living things are made of at least one cell, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells come from preexisting cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Virus does not categorize or does not occur to the cell theory. Hence, the correct answer is option (C). Note: Bacteria, algae and fungi are the unicellular and multicellular organisms that show the complete definite cellular structure with cell organelles, produce energy by burning food and reproduce.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is All cells are identical.

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