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What are the three basic components of the Cell Theory?
What are the three basic components of the Cell Theory?
- Cells can only arise from pre-existing cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and cells are self-replicating
- All organisms are composed of one or more cells, cells are self-replicating, and cells can only arise from pre-existing cells
- Cells are the basic unit of life, all cells are produced by the division of preexisting cells, and cells are self-replicating
- All organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and all cells are produced by the division of preexisting cells (correct)
Who concluded that cells must arise from preexisting cells?
Who concluded that cells must arise from preexisting cells?
- Schleiden
- Schwann
- Rudolf Virchow (correct)
- None of the above
What is the significance of the cell in living organisms?
What is the significance of the cell in living organisms?
- It is the simplest collection of matter that can die
- It is the largest structural and functional unit of all living organisms
- It is the smallest structural and functional unit of all living organisms (correct)
- It is the most complex collection of matter that can live
What is the correlation between cell structure and function?
What is the correlation between cell structure and function?
What is unique about prokaryotic cells?
What is unique about prokaryotic cells?
What is included in the Modern Cell Theory in addition to the original Cell Theory?
What is included in the Modern Cell Theory in addition to the original Cell Theory?