Tissues that seem to violate the cell theory because the nuclei are not separated by cell membranes are
A)parenchymal.
B)syncytial.
C)tegumental.
D)rhabdites.
E)vitellaria.

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A syncytium is a tissue that appears to have multiple nuclei within a single cell, which violates the cell theory that states that all living things are composed of cells. However, in a syncytium, the nuclei are not separate entities but rather are contained within a single continuous cytoplasmic mass, so it still abides by the basic principles of the cell theory. The other options listed (A, C, D, E) do not describe tissues that violate the cell theory in this way.

Tissues That Seem to Violate the Cell Theory Because the Nuclei