Question

All of the following statements are true regarding the "cell theory" except

• A. All living things are made up of cells
• B. Cells are the smallest structural and functional unit of life
• C. Cell comes only from pre-existing cells
• D. All cells arise spontaneously

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All cells arise spontaneously

The three tenets of the cell theory are as described below:

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

Cells arise from pre-existing cells.