AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a postulate of cell theory?
A
Cell is the basic unit of life.
B
All cells develop from pre-existing cells.
C
All living cells have cell walls.
D
All living organisms are composed of cells.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All living cells do not have cell walls. It is unique to plants, fungi and bacteria. So, it is not a postulate of the 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: -Expert-Verified Answer All living cells have cell walls is not a postulate theory.

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

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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