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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cell Theory?

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

    What are the two primary types of cells?

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

    What is pasteurization?

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

    Who is considered the father of microbiology?

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

    Who gave cells their name?

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

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

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

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