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 principle of the cell theory?
A
Cells are the basic units of life.
B
All living things are made of cells.
C
Very few cells reproduce.
D
All cells are produced by existing cells.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So therefore, the statement that is not a principle of cell theory is that cells are the smallest structures found within organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Very few cells are able to reproduce. Cell are the basic unit of life. All living things are made of cells. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -1) All organisms are made of cells. 2) All existing cells are produced by other living cells. 2) All existing cells are produced by other living cells. 3) The cell is the most basic unit of life.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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