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Cell Structure and Organization — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologyCell Structure and Organization3 Marks
Question
Give the postulates of modern cell theory.
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Answer

Postulates of modern cell theory:
  1. All living organisms are made up of cells.
  2. Cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
  3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells. (Rudolf Virchow 1858 – “Omnis cellula-e-cellula”).
  4. Total activities of cells are responsible for activity of an organism.
  5. Cells show transformation of energy.
  6. Cells contain nucleic acids; DNA and RNA in the nucleus and cytoplasm.

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