Which of the Following Statements is NOT Part of the Cell

Question

Which of the following statements is NOT part of the cell theory?
A) The activities of cells are determined by their structure, which determines function.
B) The human body is composed of 50 to 100 trillion cells.
C) Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms.
D) The activity of an organism depends on its collective cellular activities.
E) The continuity of life has a cellular basis.

Accepted Answer

While it is a true statement, it is not explicitly part of the cell theory. The three main principles of the cell theory are that all living organisms are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division. The other statements listed are all directly related to the cell theory.