AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following do all living organisms have in common?
A
Cells are held up by cell walls
B
The method to get water and food into their cells
C
Cells are made from pre-existing cells
D
Special cells that can do many different things
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All organisms have a common ancestor as indicated by the third postulate of the cell theory stated by Rudolf Virchow . He states that all cells arise from pre existing cells. This means that there must be one single ancestor cell which is divided to form new cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cell Theory Is a Unifying Principle of Biology The cell theory states that all biological organisms are composed of cells; cells are the unit of life and all life come from preexisting life. The cell theory is so established today that it forms one of the unifying principles of biology.

Detailed explanation-3: -It states that: All living organisms are made up of cells. Cells are the smallest units in a living organism that can perform all the functions of life. Rudolf Virchow in 1858 said “Omnis cellula-e-cellula", which means that all cells arise from the pre-existing cells only.

Detailed explanation-4: -Big Ideas: All living things have certain traits in common: Cellular organization, the ability to reproduce, growth & development, energy use, homeostasis, response to their environment, and the ability to adapt.

Detailed explanation-5: -All cells contain a cytoplasm surrounded by a plasma membrane, DNA in the form of chromosomes and ribosomes. The cytoplasm is the main metabolic reaction area. The plasma membrane of phospholipids which helps with regulation, response and many more interactions for the cell.

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