LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are three “rules” that are universally accepted as parts to the cell theory. However, there are some exceptions to the cell theory. Which of the following is an exception?
A
All living things are made up of cells
B
Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life
C
Cells come from pre-existing cells
D
Mitochondria and chloroplasts are self-replicating and can reproduce independently
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Virus’

Detailed explanation-2: -They do not contain any cell organelle like mitochondria, ribosome etc. Viruses are alive only until they are inside their host cell. They are considered to behave dead when outside the host cell. Hence, Viruses are an exception to cell theory.

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