Question

Which statement is not part of the cell theory?

Answer 1

Answer:

it is accepted that cells contain DNA in chromosomes and RNA in the nucleus and cytoplasm, but only in the modern cell theory. the classical cell theory does not include this. but using either classical or modern theory, it is false that all cells have DNA surrounded by a nucleus.

Answer 2

Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently.

Explanation:

• The basic principal of biology cell theory is one.
• 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.
• Replicate independently because they do not have potential.
• They depend upon the parent cell for the enzymes which are used for replication.
• All known living things are made up of one or more cells.
• All living cells arise from pre existing cells by division.
• The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms.
• Cells provide the basic units of functionality and structure in living things.
• Cells are both distinct standalone units and basic building blocks.
• Energy flow occurs within cells.
• Cells contain genetic information in the form of DNA