Biogenesis

Who finally disproved Spontaneous Generation?

• Redi

• Needham

• Spallanzani

• Pasteur

What piece of equipment did Pasteur use in his experiment which allowed air to enter but trapped the dust particles in the air?

• microscope

• Erlynmeyer flask

• Swan-neck flask

• Wide mouth beaker

Bacteria generate themselves and don’t come from random non-living things.

• TRUE

• FALSE

One criticism of Spallanzani's experiment was

• he didn't boil the broth long enough

• he had a poorly controlled experiment

• all of the options listed

• air could not get to the broth

Pasteur proved the spontaneous generation theory wrong and also demonstrated microorganisms are everywhere.

• TRUE

• FALSE

life from life

• Abiogenesis

• Biogenesis

• Spontaneous Generation

Who is credited with the theory of biogenesis?

• Louis Pasteur

• Francesco Redi

• John Needham

• Aristotle

What does the theory of biogenesis state?

• Life arises from non-living matter

• Life arises from pre-existing life

• Life can spontaneously generate

• Life is eternal

Which experiment by Louis Pasteur supported the theory of biogenesis?

• Swan-neck flask experiment

• Miller-Urey experiment

• Double-slit experiment

• Photoelectric effect experiment

What was the main flaw in the theory of spontaneous generation that biogenesis addressed?

• Lack of experimental evidence

• Inability to explain the origin of life

• Contradiction with religious beliefs

• Inability to explain disease transmission