Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT part of the classical cell theory?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
History of Cell Biology
Multiple Choice
Which set correctly states the three classic tenets of cell theory in the history of cell biology?
A
All cells contain a nucleus; all cells arise spontaneously from nonliving matter; the cell membrane is the basic unit of life.
B
All living organisms are composed of one or more cells; the cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things; all cells arise from pre-existing cells.
C
All organisms are made of tissues; tissues are the basic unit of structure and function; tissues arise from pre-existing tissues.
D
All living organisms are composed of cells; all cells carry DNA; all cells are produced by mitosis.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand that the classic cell theory consists of three fundamental principles that describe the nature and origin of cells in living organisms.
Step 2: Recall the first tenet: 'All living organisms are composed of one or more cells,' which establishes that cells are the basic building blocks of life.
Step 3: Recall the second tenet: 'The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things,' meaning that all biological functions occur within cells.
Step 4: Recall the third tenet: 'All cells arise from pre-existing cells,' which refutes the idea of spontaneous generation and emphasizes cell division as the source of new cells.
Step 5: Compare the given options to these three tenets and identify the set that exactly matches these principles without adding incorrect or unrelated statements.
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