Scientists have been able to culture human cells so that the cells are able to live and reproduce indefinitely.However, it is not possible for any subset of components of a cell to function in this way; only an entire, undisrupted cell can live and reproduce.This observation supports which tenet of the cell theory?
A) Modern cells evolved from a common ancestor.
B) All living organisms are composed of cells.
C) Cells are the fundamental units of life.
D) All cells come from preexisting cells.
E) Life is continuous.

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The observation that only an entire, undisrupted cell can live and reproduce supports the tenet of the cell theory that cells are the fundamental units of life. This implies that cells cannot be broken down into smaller functional units and still maintain their ability to live and reproduce indefinitely.

Scientists Have Been Able to Culture Human Cells So That