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Which of the following scientists successfully demonstrated that maggots arise from flies, not from decaying matter?
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?
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?
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?
What is the fundamental principle of the Cell Theory?
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What was the significance of Louise Pasteur's experiment?
What was the significance of Louise Pasteur's experiment?
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What is the significance of the relationship between the surface area and volume of a cell?
What is the significance of the relationship between the surface area and volume of a cell?
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What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
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Who is credited with coining the term 'nucleus'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'nucleus'?
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What is the concept that states that all cells come from pre-existing cells?
What is the concept that states that all cells come from pre-existing cells?
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What is the outermost boundary of a plant cell?
What is the outermost boundary of a plant cell?
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