30,422 views
12 votes
12 votes
Cell theory states that all living things contain one or more cells. Why do you think cell theory meets the definition of

a scientific theory? Do you think it should be a scientific law?

User Radek Simko
by
2.8k points

1 Answer

27 votes
27 votes

Answer:

Cell theory meets the definition of a scientific theory because it can be proven, it has been tested for a long period of time and therefore there are many evidences that support the theory but not enough to become a law. Well scientific laws are statements based on repeated experiments or observation, but also, a law is something that always applies under the same conditions. Evolution occurs in the characteristics of living things within a species overtime. . A theory is much more complex: it explains why something happens. A law only describes what happens.

The cell theory meets the definition of a scientific theory but i do not think it should be a scientific law.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Francesco Borzi
by
3.2k points