GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these statements best summarizes the cell theory?
A
Cells contain a nucleus and other parts.
B
Cells have ribosomes.
C
Cells can be seen through a microscope.
D
Cells are the building blocks of living things.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The statement that best describes the cell theory is seen in choice C: all living organisms are composed of basic units called cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -As indivisible units of life, the cells of all organisms consist of four fundamental macromolecular components: nucleic acids (including DNA and RNA), proteins, lipids and glycans. From the construction, modification and interaction of these components, the cell develops and functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cells are called building blocks of life because they are basic structural and functional units of our life. In the different levels of organization in an organism, the cell acts as the basic unit. This means cells form the tissues, organs and organ systems in the different organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -A cell is the smallest unit of a living thing. A living thing, whether made of one cell (like bacteria) or many cells (like a human), is called an organism. Thus, cells are the basic building blocks of all organisms.

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