During mitosis, the genetic material in a cell is replicated, and then the cell splits into two new cells. The two new cells are genetically identical to the original cell.

Question

Which part of cell theory do these statements best support?
A.
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
B.
All organisms are made up of many different types of cells.
C.
New cells can be spontaneously generated.
D.
Both living and nonliving substances are made of cells.

Answer 1

The statements provided best support:

A. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

This part of cell theory emphasizes that cells divide to produce new cells, reflecting the idea that new cells arise from the division of existing cells rather than through spontaneous generation.