The student's understanding contains a misconception regarding cell theory. According to the widely accepted cell theory, there are three main components:
- All living organisms are made of one or more cells.
- The cell is the basic unit of life.
- All cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division.
The claim that "all cells are created spontaneously" is not accurate. While historically, there was a belief in spontaneous generation—the idea that life could arise from non-living matter—this has been thoroughly debunked. Modern biology, supported by extensive scientific evidence, confirms that cells originate from existing cells, not spontaneously.
So, the student is correct that the cell is the basic unit of life, but incorrect to assert that all cells are created spontaneously.