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What is the theory that living creatures arise from nonliving matter?
The theory of spontaneous generation
Who conducted an experiment involving meat and flies to disprove spontaneous generation?
Francesco Redi
Which scientist is credited with concluding that cells arise from pre-existing cells?
Rudolf Virchow
What did Francesco Redi's experiment demonstrate about the origin of maggots?
Maggots arise from flies laying eggs on meat
What is Cell Theory?
The theory that all living organisms are composed of cells
What was the purpose of Louis Pasteur's experiment involving curved-necked flasks?
To show that bacteria were introduced into the broth from the air
What are the two primary types of cells?
Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells
What is pasteurization?
A process to extend the shelf life of food products
Who is considered the father of microbiology?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Who gave cells their name?
Robert Hooke
Who observed cork cells through a microscope and named them 'cells'?
Robert Hooke
Test your knowledge about the Spontaneous Generation theory, its history, and the experiments that disproved it. Learn about the scientists who contributed to our understanding of the origins of life.
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