Spontaneous Generation Theory in Biology

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What is the theory that living creatures arise from nonliving matter?

  • The theory of photosynthesis
  • The theory of spontaneous generation (correct)
  • The theory of evolution
  • The theory of cellular respiration

Who conducted an experiment involving meat and flies to disprove spontaneous generation?

  • Francesco Redi (correct)
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Robert Hooke
  • Louis Pasteur

Which scientist is credited with concluding that cells arise from pre-existing cells?

  • Matthias Schleiden
  • Robert Hooke
  • Rudolf Virchow (correct)
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek

What did Francesco Redi's experiment demonstrate about the origin of maggots?

<p>Maggots arise from flies laying eggs on meat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Cell Theory?

<p>The theory that all living organisms are composed of cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Louis Pasteur's experiment involving curved-necked flasks?

<p>To show that bacteria were introduced into the broth from the air (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary types of cells?

<p>Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pasteurization?

<p>A process to extend the shelf life of food products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of microbiology?

<p>Anton van Leeuwenhoek (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who gave cells their name?

<p>Robert Hooke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who observed cork cells through a microscope and named them 'cells'?

<p>Robert Hooke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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