Which of the following is not part of cell theory? A)Cells are the building blocks of all plants. B)All new cells come from the division of pre-existing cells. C)All cells differentiate into specialized cell types. D)Cells are the building blocks of all animals. E)Cells are the smallest units that carry out all vital physiological functions.

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While it is true that cells can differentiate into specialized cell types, this statement is not a part of the cell theory. The original cell theory, proposed by Schleiden and Schwann, stated that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things, and all cells come from pre-existing cells. The statement "cells are the building blocks of all plants" and "cells are the building blocks of all animals" are both part of the cell theory, as is the statement that "cells are the smallest units that carry out all vital physiological functions."

Which of the Following Is not Part of Cell Theory