Question

describe the scientific theory of cells (cell theory) and relate the history of its discovery to the process of science. cell theory is one of the fundamental tenets of biology. which of these statements gives the best supports to cell theory? sc.912.l.14.1 a. muscle fibers contain many nuclei which act together to control the muscle b. mature red blood cells do not contain a nucleus and are unable to produce new proteins. c. cells from a multicellular organism can be grown in isolation separate from the organism. d. stem cells can spontaneously generate when placed in an environment conducive to new cell formation.

Explanation:

Cell theory states that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and cells come from pre - existing cells. Option C supports cell theory as it shows that cells (the basic unit) can function (be grown) independently, which aligns with the idea that cells are fundamental units of life. Option A is about nuclei in muscle fibers and not directly about cell theory's main tenets. Option B is about a lack of a nucleus in red blood cells and doesn't support cell theory. Option D is incorrect as cells do not spontaneously generate (contradicts the 'cells from pre - existing cells' tenet).

Answer:

C. Cells from a multicellular organism can be grown in isolation separate from the organism.