Which of the following is not part of the cell theory?

A. All living things are made of one or more cells.
B. All cells contain the same structures.
C. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in organisms.
D. All cells arise from existing cells.

All cells contain the same structures is not part of the cell theory

Answered by taylormazza | 2024-06-10

Shape and structure of the cell is not discussed in the cell theory . Thus, option B is correct .
What is a cell?
Cell is the smallest unit, capable of its independent existence. It forms the basis of life.
All living organisms possess cell . Cell aggregates to form tissues and perform specific function in the body.
The basic structure of cell contains nucleus , cell membrane and cytoplasm .
Other cell organelles include mitochondria , endoplasmic reticulum , golgi body, chloroplast , ribosomes , microtubules, lysosomes etc.
Cells are mainly of two types:

Prokaryotic cells - having primitive nucleus
Eukaryotic cells - having nucleus and nuclear membrane present

Based on the number , the cells can be:

Unicellular - made up of only one cell . eg., amoeba, protozoa
Multicellular - made up of many cells . eg., plants and animals

Cells can be divided into four types based on their function .

Epithelial cell
Connective tissue cell
Nervous tissue cell
Muscle tissue cell

Therefore, cells are considered as the fundamental and inevitable units for the living organisms.
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Answered by nidhivaishnav | 2024-06-16

The statement that is not part of the cell theory is option B: 'All cells contain the same structures'. The cell theory includes that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic units of life, and all cells arise from existing cells.
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Answered by taylormazza | 2024-09-03