The statements provided best support option D: "All cells come from pre-existing cells." This reflects the process of mitosis where existing cells replicate their genetic material and divide to form new cells that are genetically identical to the original cell, emphasizing that new cells arise from the division of pre-existing cells.
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.
Which part of cell theory do these statements best support?
A.
New cells can be spontaneously generated.
B.
All organisms are made up of many different types of cells.
C.
Both living and nonliving substances are made of cells.
D.
All cells come from pre-existing cells
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