3. Cell theory was first proposed in 1838. Evidence obtained through additional scientific investigations resulted in the current cell theory. Which statement describes a component of the original cell theory that was removed because of the new scientific knowledge? (SC.912.L.14.1)

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All living things are made of cells.
All cells come from other preexisting cells.
Cells form through spontaneous generation.
Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life.

Answer 1

The statement that describes a component of the original cell theory that was removed because of new scientific knowledge is:

Cells form through spontaneous generation.

This idea was discounted with the advent of further scientific investigation, which established that all cells come from preexisting cells, rather than arising spontaneously.