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Multiple choice bio-chemistry taxonomy of angiosperms cell as structural and functional unit introduction to cell discovery and cell theory cell discovery

One of the following is an exception to the 'cell theory'. 

  1. Bacteria

  2. Fungi

  3. Virus

  4. Lichens
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Schleiden and Schwann in 1839 formulated cell theory. 
  • There are several exceptions to cell theory, e.g., viruses do not have a cellular structure. 
  • They replicate but are non-living particles made up of proteins and nucleic acids. 
  • Only one nucleic acid is found in a virus particle either RNA or DNA.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.