Cell Theory and the Basic Unit of Life · NCERT Biology

Which of the following statements about cell theory is FALSE?

  1. All living organisms are made up of cells.
  2. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
  3. The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
  4. All cells have a membrane-bound nucleus.
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Correct answer: All cells have a membrane-bound nucleus.

The statement that all cells have a membrane-bound nucleus is false because prokaryotic cells (bacteria, blue-green algae) lack a nuclear membrane.

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