GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is part of the cell theory?
A
Cells are composed mostly of empty space.
B
Only animals are made up of cells.
C
All cells are produced from existing cells.
D
Cells are generally large enough for the unaided eye to see.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -So the correct answer is ‘All cells arise from pre-existing cells’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life. All cells are similar in their chemical composition and metabolic processes. All cells arise by division of pre existing cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is a. Cell theory does not state that all cells have a nucleus.

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