Biology/Cells
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Question
Why is the cell theory called a scientific theory and not a scientific law?
Good question Mark. Often the words theory and Law are interchangeable. The cell theory states that all living things are made up of cells. To some biologists (including myself) this does not fit the protists which can be considered acellular (without cells). The amoeba is an example.
This is a minor point however.
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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The Ohio journal of Science
Momentum-The Journal of the Catholic Education Association
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