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Why is a cell theory a theory and not a law

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Laws are very rare in science and they focus on simple, clear, and undisputed facts. A scientific theory is an explanation that is based upon the evidence that is available. With the theory of evolution, and many other scientific theories, the Cell Theory has extremely strong evidence to support it.
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