11 Questions
Who is credited with disproving Spontaneous Generation in 1859?
Louis Pasteur
Which scientist observed bacteria, yeasts, and protozoa for the first time in 1674?
Anthony van Leewenhoek
Who is considered the Father of Microbiology?
Louis Pasteur
According to Aristotle, what is the theory of spontaneous generation?
Living matter can arise from non-living matter.
What did Stanley and Harold's experiment in 1953 involve?
Producing amino acids and organic compounds from CH4, H2, and NH3
Which theory emphasizes that all living organisms arise from pre-existing cells?
Cell Theory
Why did Spallanzini seal the container containing meat broth after boiling?
To prevent contamination from airborne microorganisms.
What did Francesco Redi believe about the origin of maggots according to the text?
Maggots hatched from eggs laid by flies.
Which scientist supported the theory of spontaneous generation by observing the development of animalcules in boiled meat broth left in the air?
John Needham
Which hypothesis forms the core of most major religions according to the text?
Special creation theory
What makes the hypothesis of special creation theory 'unscientific'?
It is considered untestable and relies on divine forces.
Explore the controversial topic of the origin of life through history, including the hypothesis of divine creation and scientific theories. Delve into questions about what constitutes life and the activities that define it.
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