Multiple Choice
Spallanzani and Pasteur both disproved spontaneous generation in their experiments. What did Pasteur do differently that still allowed him to come to the same conclusion as Spallanzani?
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation
History of Spontaneous Generation Summarized
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Which of the following scientists argued in the favor of spontaneous generation?
A
Lazzaro Spallanzani.
B
John Tyndall.
C
John Needham.
D
Louis Pasteur.
E
Francesco Redi.
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Understand the concept of spontaneous generation, which is the idea that life can arise from non-living matter.
Review the historical context of the debate on spontaneous generation, which was prominent in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Identify key scientists involved in the debate: Lazzaro Spallanzani, John Tyndall, Louis Pasteur, Francesco Redi, and John Needham.
Research the contributions of each scientist to the debate. Note that John Needham conducted experiments that he believed supported spontaneous generation.
Recognize that John Needham argued in favor of spontaneous generation, while others like Louis Pasteur and Francesco Redi provided evidence against it.
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