Use the Following Information When Answering the Following Question

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the following information when answering the following question.
In 1668, Francesco Redi performed a series of experiments on spontaneous generation. He began by putting similar pieces of meat into eight identical jars. Four jars were left open to the air, and four were sealed. He then did the same experiment with one variation: Instead of sealing four of the jars completely, he covered them with gauze (the gauze excluded the flies while allowing the meat to be exposed to air) . In both experiments, he monitored the jars and recorded whether or not maggots (young flies) appeared in the meat.
What hypothesis was being tested in the initial experiment with open versus sealed jars?

• A) Spontaneous generation is more likely during the long days of summer.
• B) The type of meat used affects the likelihood of spontaneous generation.
• C) Maggots do not arise spontaneously, but from eggs laid by adult flies.
• D) Spontaneous generation can occur only if meat is exposed to air.

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Definitions:

Theory X

A management theory suggesting that employees are inherently lazy and require close supervision and control to be productive.

Work Breaks

Scheduled or unscheduled periods during work hours when employees are allowed to rest, eat, or attend to personal matters.

Theory Y

A management theory suggesting that employees are naturally motivated, responsible, and self-directed, requiring participative management styles for optimal performance.

Worker Behavior

The actions and conduct displayed by employees in the workplace.