AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these are True?
A
The Cell Theory was completed/made after 25 years discoveries and observation.
B
The Cell Theory was completed/made after hundreds of years discoveries and observation.
C
The Cell Theory was completed/made after 5 years discoveries and observation.
D
The Cell Theory was completed/made after 88 years discoveries and observation.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1858, Rudolf Virchow concluded that all cells come from pre-existing cells, thus completing the classical cell theory.

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: -The electron microscope had a huge impact on biology. It allowed scientists to study organisms at the level of their molecules and led to the emergence of the field of cell biology. With the electron microscope, many more cell discoveries were made.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The cell theory states that all living beings are made of cells.

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