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What are the statements of modern form of cell theory?

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Modern Cell Theory states that

  • Cells are formed from pre-existing cells.
  • All living organisms are made up of cells.
  • cells are made up of similar chemicals and show similar activities.
  • Functioning of an organism depends upon the ineteractions of different cells in the organism.
  • The cell contains hereditary information (DNA) which is passed on from cell to cell during cell division.
  • All cells are basically the same in chemical composition and metabolic activities.
  • All basic chemical & physiological functions are carried out inside the cells.(movement, digestion,etc)
  • Cell activity depends on the activities of sub-cellular structures within the cell(organelles, nucleus, plasma membrane)


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