The Only Kind of Cell in the Body That Is

Question

The only kind of cell in the body that is not produced by the division of preexisting cells is
A) a gamete (sperm or egg cell).
B) a neuron (nerve cell).
C) an osteocyte (bone cell).
D) none, because every cell is produced by the division of another cell.
E) a liver cell.

Accepted Answer

Every cell in the body, including gametes, neurons, osteocytes, and liver cells, is produced by the division of preexisting cells. This principle is a fundamental concept of cell theory.