Question

Which of the following is not a postulate of cell theory?

• A. The cell is the basic unit of life.
• B. All cells develop from preexisting cells.
• C. All living organisms are composed of cells.
• D. All living cells possess a cell wall.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All living cells possess a cell wall.

The main postulates of cell theory are:

• All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

• The cell is the basic unit of structure, function, and organisation in all organisms.

• All cells come from pre-existing, living cells.

All living cells do not have cell walls. It is unique to plants, fungi, bacteria and some protists.