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Which two Greek words make up the term 'biology'?
Which two Greek words make up the term 'biology'?
- bios and study
- bios and logos (correct)
- biology and logos
- life and organisms
What is another name for the idea of living organisms developing from nonliving matter?
What is another name for the idea of living organisms developing from nonliving matter?
- Spontaneous generation (correct)
- Biogenesis
- Abiogenesis
- Evolution
Who did people believe and trust for information about spontaneous generation?
Who did people believe and trust for information about spontaneous generation?
- The authorities (correct)
- Aristotle
- The Church
- Scientists
What did people believe about the origin of frogs, mice, and flies?
What did people believe about the origin of frogs, mice, and flies?
What did Aristotle propose about the appearance of mice?
What did Aristotle propose about the appearance of mice?
Which philosopher first proposed the idea that life could arise from non-living matter?
Which philosopher first proposed the idea that life could arise from non-living matter?
Who suggested that mice could appear from wheat kernels and rags left in an open container?
Who suggested that mice could appear from wheat kernels and rags left in an open container?
What did Jan Baptista Van Helmont believe provided the active principle for spontaneous generation?
What did Jan Baptista Van Helmont believe provided the active principle for spontaneous generation?
Who attempted to disprove the theory of spontaneous generation using an experiment with decaying meat?
Who attempted to disprove the theory of spontaneous generation using an experiment with decaying meat?
What was the result of Francisco Redi's experiment with decaying meat?
What was the result of Francisco Redi's experiment with decaying meat?
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