Asked by Sari & MarMar on May 25, 2024
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According to the cell theory, ____.
A) all cells have a nucleus
B) cells are not alive unless they are part of a multicellular organism
C) all living organisms are made up of one or more cells
D) cells arise spontaneously from nonliving matter
E) cells grow solely by an increase in volume
Cell Theory
Theory that all organisms consist of one or more cells, which are the basic unit of life; all cells arise by division of preexisting cells; and all cells pass hereditary material to offspring.
Multicellular Organism
An organism composed of multiple cells that are specialized to perform distinct functions, contributing to the overall functionality and survival of the organism.
- Comprehend the importance of the cell theory and how it is a foundational concept in biology.
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sienna stephanJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The cell theory proposes that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells as the fundamental unit of life. This means that choice C is the correct answer. All cells do not have a nucleus (choice A) as prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus. Cells can also be alive outside of a multicellular organism (choice B), such as bacteria. The idea that cells arise spontaneously from nonliving matter (choice D) has been disproven by Louis Pasteur's experiments. While cells do grow, they do so both by an increase in volume and by dividing into two daughter cells (choice E).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the importance of the cell theory and how it is a foundational concept in biology.