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Who made the conclusion that cells divided to form new cells?
Who made the conclusion that cells divided to form new cells?
What phrase did Robert Virchow propose in 1855 regarding the origin of cells?
What phrase did Robert Virchow propose in 1855 regarding the origin of cells?
Prior to the discoveries of Remak and Virchow, what was the prevailing belief about the origin of life?
Prior to the discoveries of Remak and Virchow, what was the prevailing belief about the origin of life?
What is the principle that cells only come from pre-existing cells an example of?
What is the principle that cells only come from pre-existing cells an example of?
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Until what century was the consensus that life was spontaneously generated?
Until what century was the consensus that life was spontaneously generated?
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What was the main reason why the belief that life could arise from non-living matter was prevalent before the 17th century?
What was the main reason why the belief that life could arise from non-living matter was prevalent before the 17th century?
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Which scientist's experiment provided sufficient verification to convince scientists that cells can only come from pre-existing cells?
Which scientist's experiment provided sufficient verification to convince scientists that cells can only come from pre-existing cells?
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What is the main reason why the universal acceptance that cells come from pre-existing cells is supported?
What is the main reason why the universal acceptance that cells come from pre-existing cells is supported?
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What was the main reason why the belief in spontaneous generation was prevalent before the 17th century?
What was the main reason why the belief in spontaneous generation was prevalent before the 17th century?
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What was the main contribution of Francesco Redi's experiment with maggots and rotting meat?
What was the main contribution of Francesco Redi's experiment with maggots and rotting meat?
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