AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements supports the cell theory as it is stated today?
A
Not all cells are alive.
B
Cells must contain a nucleus.
C
All abiotic are composed of more than one cell
D
Cells come from preexisting cells through cell division.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So the correct answer is ‘All cells arise from pre-existing cells’.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Terms in this set (6) Which of these supports the cell theory as it is stated today? New CELLS are PRODUCED by division of EXISTING cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The unified cell theory states that: all living things are composed of one or more cells; the cell is the basic unit of life; and new cells arise from existing cells. Rudolf Virchow later made important contributions to this theory.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The cell theory states that all living beings are made of cells.

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