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Cell theory — incorrect statement

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All of the following statements concerning cell theory are correct except one. Which statement is incorrect?

Correct Answer

All cells have cell walls.

Explanation

"All cells have cell walls" is incorrect. Cell walls are found in plant cells, fungi, and bacteria — but animal cells do not have cell walls. The correct tenets of cell theory are: (1) cells are the fundamental units of life, (2) cells are the smallest entities that can be called living, (3) all organisms are made up of one or more cells, and (4) cells arise only from the division of other cells.

Reference

Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide


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