AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cell theory applies to
A
bacteria only
B
plant cells and animal cells only
C
only multicellular organisms.
D
all living cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The generally accepted parts of modern cell theory include: All known living things are made up of one or more cells. All living cells arise from pre-existing cells by division. The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Points. The cell theory describes the basic properties of all cells. The three scientists that contributed to the development of cell theory are Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow. A component of the cell theory is that all living things are composed of one or more cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Classical cell theory contains three explanations about cells. These principles are: cells are the basic unit of life, all living things are made up of cells, and all cells come from other cells. Cells cannot spontaneously generate, or arise from non-living matter.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Cell theory applies to all living organisms on Earth, especially plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi.

Detailed explanation-5: -Viruses are not true cells. They lack the most important part of the cell, the protoplasm. Hence, the cell theory is not applicable to viruses.

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