Question

Which of the following is not part of the cell theory? (4 points) Every living thing is composed of cells. Cells come from pre-existing cells. Cells are the basic unit and structure of all living things. Every cell has a nucleus that contains genetic material.

Answer 1

Answer:

The option D) 'Every cell has a nucleus that contains genetic material' is not a part of the cell theory.

Explanation:

The cell theory has three main postulates which are:

All living things are made up of a cell or different cells.

All cells arise from pre-existing cells

Cells are the basic unit of life.

The cell theory does not claim that every cell shall have a nucleus. The prokaryotes lack a nucleus yet still are living things. However, all cells will have genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA

Answer 2

The statement that is not a part of the cell theory is: Every cell has a nucleus that contains genetic material.

CELL THEORY:

• The cell theory is a universally accepted theory that describes life as a function of the cell. The cell theory was composed by three scientists namely Rudolf Virchow, Mathias Scleiden and Theodor Schwann in 1890:s.

• The three components of the cell theory are as follows:

1. Cells are the basic unit and structure of all living things.
2. All living things are made up of at least one cell
3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells

• Therefore, the statement that is not a part of the cell theory is: Every cell has a nucleus that contains genetic material.

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