10 Questions
If Pasteur had just warmed the nutrient-rich broth instead of boiling it in his experiment on spontaneous generation, what would have likely happened?
Cells would have been killed in the broth.
Which of the following statements best correlates with Pasteur's experiments on spontaneous generation?
Cells can only originate from preexisting cells.
How did Pasteur's experiment contribute to disproving the theory of spontaneous generation?
By sterilizing nutrient broth and preventing spontaneous generation.
Which aspect of life's fundamental characteristics is exemplified by a bacterial cell dividing to produce two cells?
Reproduction
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the cell theory and Caulerpa algae?
The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theory.
Why are the cells in a multicellular organism so different from one another despite originating from preexisting cells?
The genetic information of each cell is copied and passed on to daughter cells with differences in molecular machinery.
What characteristic is mentioned in the text regarding cells?
Cells are characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
What does spontaneous generation address based on the text?
Apparently occurred at least once–when life on Earth began.
Considering the experiment discussed in the text involving different flasks, where would a substance have appeared based on the options?
Have appeared in both flasks
What statement is accurate about algae in the genus Caulerpa from the text?
Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have structure similar to stems, leaves, and roots.
Test your knowledge on the five fundamental characteristics of life and their relevance to various biological processes. Identify which statements are not related to these fundamental characteristics.
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