The cell theory states
A) all organisms are composed of only one cell.
B) organelles are the basic living unit of structure and function of organisms.
C) all organisms are composed of cells.
D) all organisms are composed of only one cell AND organelles are the basic living unit of structure and function of organisms.
E) all multicellular organisms are unicellular at some point in their life cycle.

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The cell theory states that all organisms are composed of cells. It does not specify how many cells an organism may have or whether organelles are the basic unit of structure and function. It simply states that cells are the basic unit of life and all living things are composed of cells. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

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