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Which of these is not stated by the cell theory?
(a) Cells are the basic structural units of living organisms.
(b) All cells are identical.
(c) New cells are formed due to division in old cells.
(d) The way an organism functions depends on the way the cells work.

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(b) All cells are identical.

Cell theory states that all cells are similar in their basic structure and function but not identical.

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