Multiple choice

The spontaneous generation theory was first refused by:

  1. S.L. Miller

  2. F.Redi

  3. L. Spalanzani

  4. L. Pasteur
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Francesco Redi was the first to challenge spontaneous generation theory in 1668 through his famous experiment with meat in jars. He showed that maggots only appeared in meat exposed to flies, proving that life came from existing life (biogenesis), not spontaneously. Later scientists like Pasteur provided more conclusive evidence.

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