Question

Which of the following statement is not a statement from the cell theory?

• A. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
• B. Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently.
• C. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organisation in organisms.
• D. All cells come from preexisting living cells.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently.

The cell theory is one of the basic principles of biology. The credit for the formulation of this theory is given to German scientists, Theodor Schwann, Mattias Schleiden. Cell theory, stated that cells arise from pre-existing cells. They donot have the potential to replicate independently. They depend upon the parent cell, for the enzymes which are used for replication.
So, the correct answer is option B.