The Theory of Spontaneous Generation Can Be Confirmed by the Birth

question 8

Multiple Choice

The theory of spontaneous generation can be confirmed by the birth of flies on raw meat left exposed to the open air for several days. Why is that not sufficient to confirm that spontaneous generation is true?

• A) Because the theory is contrary to natural law.
• B) Because the theory was already known to be consistent with prevailing opinion.
• C) Because the theory can be disconfirmed by preventing flies from laying their eggs on the meat.
• D) Because the theory can still be ridiculed in the media as Medieval superstition.

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