Question

The cell theory was first proposed in 1838. Evidence obtained through additional scientific investigations resulted in the current cell theory. Which statement describes a component of the original cell theory that was removed because of the new scientific knowledge?. . A. All living things are made of cells.. . B. All cells come from other preexisting cells.. . C. Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life.. . D. Cells form through spontaneous generation.

Answer 1

Correct answer: D). Cells form through spontaneous generation.

Modern cell theory was given by Louis Pasteur and Rudolf Virchow, However, before the modern cell theory, it is believed that life starts to originate from spontaneous generation, which says that living organism originates from non-living matter.

According to the theory of spontaneous generation, it was known that dust has created fleas, and maggot arises from the rotten meat, wheat, and bread left in the dark corner produces mice.

Answer 2

"Cells form through spontaneous generation" is the one statement among the following choices given in the question that describes a component of the original cell theory that was removed because of the new scientific knowledge. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D".