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in 1839 theodor schwann used the scientific studies of several scientists to create the first “cell theory” which stated:
1 - all organisms consist of one or more cells.
2 - the cell is the basic unit of structure for all organisms.
in 1855 rudolf virchow added a third part which stated:
3 - all cells come from existing cells.
which of the following best explains why the cell theory is a theory and not a law?

Explanation:

Theories explain natural - phenomena based on evidence and observations, but do not have the predictive and universal nature of laws. Cell theory is based on observations about cells in organisms and has not been elevated to a law due to its descriptive rather than predictive nature.

Answer:

Cell theory is a theory and not a law because it is a well - supported explanation of observations about cells (like all organisms being made of cells, the cell being the basic unit, and cells coming from existing cells), but it does not have the predictive power and universality required for a law.