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AAll cells contain a true nucleus
BCells arise from non-living matter
CNew cells arise from existing cells
DEvery cell can survive on its own
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. New cells arise from existing cells
1. The unified cell theory carries exactly three claims.
2. The first is that all living things are composed of one or more cells.
3. The second is that the cell is the basic unit of life.
4. The third is that new cells arise from existing cells, which rules out any origin from non-living matter.
_Source: OpenStax Biology (1st ed., CC BY 4.0), Ch 4 "Cell Structure", section 4.1 Studying Cells_
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