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Disproving Spontaneous Generation Theory

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Which of the following scientists successfully demonstrated that maggots arise from flies, not from decaying matter?

Francesco Redi (correct)

John Needham

Lazaro Spallanzani

Theodore Swann

What was the main flaw in John Needham's experiment that supported spontaneous generation?

He used a cotton plug to filter the air

His method of sealing the flask was ineffective (correct)

His broth was not sterile

He did not heat the air before introducing it to the flask

What was the conclusion of Theodor von Dusch's experiment?

The cotton plug was ineffective in filtering microorganisms

The air was sterile after passing through the cotton plug

Microorganisms come from external sources (correct)

Microorganisms can spontaneously generate

What is the fundamental principle of the Cell Theory?

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What was the significance of Louise Pasteur's experiment?

It showed that microorganisms can come from external sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the relationship between the surface area and volume of a cell?

It has implications for the exchange of materials across the cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Eukaryotes have a true nucleus, while prokaryotes do not Signup and view all the answers

Disproving Spontaneous Generation Theory

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following scientists successfully demonstrated that maggots arise from flies, not from decaying matter?

What was the main flaw in John Needham's experiment that supported spontaneous generation?

What was the conclusion of Theodor von Dusch's experiment?

What is the fundamental principle of the Cell Theory?

What was the significance of Louise Pasteur's experiment?

What is the significance of the relationship between the surface area and volume of a cell?

What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Who is credited with coining the term 'nucleus'?

What is the concept that states that all cells come from pre-existing cells?

What is the outermost boundary of a plant cell?

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