Question

question 9. cell - theory is a result of the contributions of several different scientists, and applies to all living things. which of the following explains why cell theory will not ever become the law of cells? a. scientific theories are well - tested explanations, while laws are well - tested descriptions of natural phenomena, one cannot become the other. b. because cells undergo change as mutations occur within them, developing anything beyond a cell theory would be impractical. c. scientific theories can only become laws if all possible cases can be tested, it would be impossible to test all living things to see if they have cells. d. cells of different organisms are so diverse that it is impossible to come up with a law that would apply to all of them.

Explanation:

Scientific theories are explanations and scientific laws are descriptions. They are different in nature and one cannot transform into the other. This fundamental difference is why cell - theory won't become the law of cells.

Answer:

A. Scientific theories are well - tested explanations, while laws are well - tested descriptions of natural phenomena, one cannot become the other.