Question 17 Which of the following statements is NOT part of the "Cell Theory"? a THE CELL THEORY All cells arise from preexisting cells. All living things or organisms are made of cells . Cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life. d All cells arise spontaneously.

Answer 1

The statement that is NOT part of the "Cell Theory" is:

d) All cells arise spontaneously.

The Cell Theory states that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic structural and functional unit of life, and all cells arise from preexisting cells. The idea that cells arise spontaneously is not a part of this theory.