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Cell Theory

Question 4 • FL-2002040-M/J Comprehensive Science 1 A-CR

Which finding would have disproved Virchow’s hypothesis?

Answer
A
Animalcules are not organisms.
B
Animals are made of non–cell-based matter.
C
Plants are made of non–cell-based matter.
D
Cells can generate from nonliving matter.

Explanation

Virchow’s hypothesis was that every cell comes from a preexisting cell. A finding that cells can form from nonliving matter would contradict that claim, so it would disprove the hypothesis. The correct choice is “Cells can generate from nonliving matter.”

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