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Which of the following is not a tenet of the modern cell theory?
Options
A All living organisms are composed of cells
B All cells spontaneously arise from non-living matter
Correct Answer
C All cells come from pre-existing cells
D Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Modern cell theory includes: 1) All living things are made of cells. 2) The cell is the basic unit of structure and function. 3) All cells arise from pre-existing cells. The idea of spontaneous generation (life from non-life) was disproven and is not part of the theory.

Hint

This is an outdated concept.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 873 of 2556
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