Exceptions To The Cell Theory

Question 1

Mitochondria and chloroplasts

Answer 1

Have own DNA, duplicate independently from cell

Question 2

Viruses

Answer 2

• Non-living when outside a host
• can be either DNA or RNA
• outer coat is a “protein structure”
• not included in any of the six kingdoms

Question 3

Skeletal Muscle

Answer 3

Does not show distinct boundaries between the cells

Question 4

Plant cell seeds

Answer 4

Are also not clearly cellular

Question 5

Protists (slime mold)

Answer 5

Have tissues that does not appear to be made up of individual cells