What Hypothesis Was Being Tested in the Initial Experiment with Open

question 25

Multiple Choice

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 surrounded by air.

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