1. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.
3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
Therefore, anything that doesn't fall under these three points is not part of the cell theory. For example:
* Cells are the smallest unit of life: While cells are the smallest unit of life that can function independently, this is a consequence of the cell theory, not part of it.
* Cells are all the same: Cells come in many shapes and sizes, and they have specialized functions.
* Cells are complex structures: This is true, but not a fundamental principle of the cell theory.
* Cells are always visible with a microscope: Many cells are too small to be seen without a microscope, but even those visible to the naked eye still adhere to the principles of cell theory.
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