Redi's Experiment Quiz

What were some observations made by Redi in his experiment?

• Redi observed that maggots could only be found on decaying meat that was already infested with flies.

• Redi observed that maggots only appeared on decaying meat that was exposed to air.

• Maggots did not spontaneously generate from decaying meat when it was covered or sealed.

• Maggots spontaneously generated from decaying meat when it was covered or sealed.

The 3 parts of the Cell Theory are...?

• All living things are composed of cells

  Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

  All cells are produced from other cells

• All living things are composed of cells

  Cells are the basic units of dance and vibes in living things

  All cells are destroyed from other aliens

• All living things are composed of Jell-O

  Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

  All cells are produced from factories in Canada

• All living things are composed of cells

  Cells do karate and practice eating whole pies in their free time

  All cells are produced from other cells

How does Redi's experiment compare to the spontaneous generation theory?

• Redi's experiment supported the spontaneous generation theory.

• Redi's experiment had no impact on the spontaneous generation theory.

• Redi's experiment was inconclusive in disproving the spontaneous generation theory.

• Redi's experiment disproved the spontaneous generation theory.

What was the independent variable in Redi's experiment?

• type of lid

• flies

• meat

• glass jar

What were the findings of Redi's experiment?

• Maggots come from the spoiled meat

• Flies cause the meat to rot

• Maggots come from the flies

• The meat will not rot with an open jar

What was the dependent variable in Redi's experiment?

• color of the meat

• type of meat used

• presence or absence of maggots on the meat

• temperature of the room

True or False: Redi's experiment supported the idea of spontaneous generation.

• Not sure

• False

• Partially true

• True

What is the purpose of Redi's experiment?

• To investigate the process of photosynthesis

• To disprove spontaneous generation theory.

• To study the effects of temperature on living organisms

• To prove spontaneous generation theory

A plant and an animal are both living things. According to the Cell Theory, what can you conclude about these two very different organisms?

• Plants have cells but animals do not.

• They are both made of one or more cells. 

• They both come from the same kind of cell.

• They both come from a non-living organism.

The work of many different scientist:, led to the development of the cell theory. Which of the following statements is NOT part of the cell theory?

• All cells come from other living cells.

• The cell is the basic unit of all living things.

• The cell provides everything a living thing needs.

• All living things are made up of one or more cells.