Question

How were Redi’s and Pasteur’s experiments similar?

Answer 1

 Both tested the idea of spontaneous generation.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

Both were attempts to disprove spontaneous generation.

Explanation:

The idea of spontaneous generation, an ancient theory that states that living organisms can arise from inorganic objects. Other well-known examples of spontaneous generation were that dust builds fleas, maggots arise from decaying meat, and bread or wheat left in a hidden corner produces mice.