Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect according to the cell theory?

  1. All living organisms are made up of cells

  2. Cell is the basic unit of life

  3. Cells contain components called organs

  4. Cells arise from the pre-existing cells
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cell theory states that all organisms are composed of cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and cells arise from pre-existing cells. Option C incorrectly states cells have 'organs' when they have 'organelles' - organs are tissue-level structures in multicellular organisms.

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