Final answer:
Option (B) 'Cells dictate the movements and purpose of all living things.' is NOT a part of the cell theory. The correct components of cell theory involve the structure, function, and reproduction of cells, but they do not attribute purpose or movements of all living beings to individual cells.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question concerns which statement is NOT a part of the classic cell theory. The cell theory is an essential principle in biology that states:
- All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
- Cells are alive and the basic living units of organization in all organisms.
- All cells come from pre-existing cells.
The options given were:
- New cells are produced from existing cells.
- Cells dictate the movements and purpose of all living things.
- All living things are made of cells.
- Cells are the basic units of structure and function within living things.
Given these statements, option (B) 'Cells dictate the movements and purpose of all living things.' is NOT a part of the cell theory. While cells are fundamentally important, they do not individually determine the movements and purposes of all living beings; this is a complex interaction of multiple systems including cells.