No, the student is incorrect. According to cell theory, the cell is indeed considered the basic unit of life. However, it does not state that all cells are created spontaneously. Instead, cell theory states that all cells arise from pre-existing cells through a process called cell division. This principle, known as biogenesis, was proposed by Rudolf Virchow in the 19th century and is a fundamental aspect of modern biology.
No, the student is incorrect regarding the claim that all cells are created spontaneously. According to the modern cell theory, cells are the basic unit of life, but they are not created spontaneously. Cells arise from pre-existing cells through cell division, either by mitosis (for most cells) or meiosis (for reproductive cells). This principle is known as the principle of cell continuity. The idea of spontaneous generation, which suggests that living organisms can arise from non-living matter, was disproven by Louis Pasteur in the 19th century.
