Question

In 1668, Francesco Redi proposed a different hypothesis to explain the specific example of maggots that appeared on spoiled food. Explain how Redi disproved the idea of spontaneous generation and helped contribute to the idea that cells come from pre-existing cells.

Answer 1

The following is an explanation of how Redi disproved the idea of spontaneous generation:

• Redi kept the food in two different jars and covered one of them, while kept the other open.
• The jar that was open attracted flies and soon exhibited the development of maggots.
• On the other hand, the jar that was covered did not attract any flies and there was no formation of maggots on the food in the covered jar.
• Hence, Redi proposed that spontaneous generation of maggots is not true as the cells for the generation of maggots were carried by flies and introduced to the food.

Answer 2

Answer: its B

Explanation: