'Spontaneous Generation' Refers to

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Multiple Choice

'Spontaneous generation' refers to

• A)the ability of bacteria to reproduce asexually.
• B)the theory that living cells could arise from non-living matter.
• C)the process of binary fission in bacteria.
• D)the growth of microorganisms in the absence of nutrients.
• E)the Darwinian theory of the origin of life.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne

Refers to Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American novelist and short story writer known for his novels "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables."

Melville

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for his novel "Moby Dick," which explores complex themes including humanity's struggle against nature.

Moby Dick

A novel by Herman Melville, considered an American classic, which narrates the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale.

Whaling Industry

denotes the historical practice of hunting whales for their oil, meat, and whalebone, which played a significant economic role until the 20th century before facing global opposition due to conservation efforts.