Question

Which of the following statements is the part of modern cell theory?

• A. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
• B. Cell is composed of honey-comb like many polygonal compartments.
• C. Living things are composed of both cell and the product of cells.
• D. Genes are linearly arranged on chromosomes.

Answer 1

The correct option is A All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Cell theory is the historic scientific theory which is universally accepted. It was given by Schleiden and Schwann in 1838. it explained that living organisms are made up of cells, that are the basic structural unit of all organisms and that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

So the correct answer is 'All cells arise from pre-existing cells'.