Cell theory is based on a series of discoveries. In 1655, Robert Hooke coined the word "cell" from his investigations of cork cells. Almost two hundred years later, Schleiden and Schwann proposed the cell theory that states that:

All life forms are made from one or more cells.

The cell is the smallest form of life.

In 1859 Louis Pasteur's experimental data provided the data to add a third element to the theory:

All cells come from other living cells.

Pasteur's work shows us that theories

A) can be disproved by peer review.

B) must be modified as time goes by.

C) can be modified with new empirical data.

D) are never changed regardless of empirical evidence.

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Biology

Matthew Fields

14 January, 00:48

Cell theory is based on a series of discoveries. In 1655, Robert Hooke coined the word "cell" from his investigations of cork cells. Almost two hundred years later, Schleiden and Schwann proposed the cell theory that states that:

All life forms are made from one or more cells.

The cell is the smallest form of life.

In 1859 Louis Pasteur's experimental data provided the data to add a third element to the theory:

All cells come from other living cells.

Pasteur's work shows us that theories

A) can be disproved by peer review.

B) must be modified as time goes by.

C) can be modified with new empirical data.

D) are never changed regardless of empirical evidence.

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Mylee Kane · Answer 1

C seems like the best choice here. Choice C because Pastuer has added a new portion to the cell theory eased on his new scarification findings. Therefore, scientific theories can be modified with new empirical data. A theory is just an argument widely agreed upon, not exactly a proven piece of information.

Gavyn Henry · Answer 2

C) can be modified with new empirical data.