Question

Rudolf Virchow's and Louis Pasteur's work resulted in significant contributions to cell theory but also . . contradicted earlier cell theories significantly . . completed the work on the main ideas of the cell theory . . remained unpublished until after their deaths. . . . contradicted the accepted belief in spontaneous generation .

Answer 1

Correct answer: D). Contradicted the accepted belief in spontaneous generation

Rudolf Virchow's and Louis Pasteur's contradicted the theory of spontaneous generation, which state that living organism originates from non-living matter.

According to this theory, it was believed that dust creates fleas, maggot arises from the rotten meat, wheat and bread left in the dark corner produces mice.

Louis Pasteur was the first scientist to prove that cells originate from the pre-existing cells.

Rudolf Virchow proposed that Omnis cellula e cellula, which means each cell comes from another cell.

Answer 2

Rudolf Virchow's and Louis Pasteur's work resulted in significant contributions to cell theory but also contradicted the accepted belief in spontaneous generation. The correct answer between all the choices given is the last choice. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.