In 1668, Francesco Redi Performed a Series of Experiments on Spontaneous

question 33

Multiple Choice

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.

---

Definitions:

Amortizable Intangible Assets

Intangible assets subject to the process of amortization, spreading the cost over their useful life.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for a price higher than the fair value of its net tangible and identifiable intangible assets.

Expense

Economic costs that a business incurs through its operations to earn revenue, which are recorded on the income statement.

Construction Loan

A short-term loan used to finance the building of a property or real estate project.