Which of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Concept of Spontaneous

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of spontaneous generation?

• A) Some sea anemones spontaneously bud newly developed young from their outer skin.
• B) During flooding, frogs spontaneously arise from mud.
• C) When a dried bean is moistened and kept moist, it spontaneously transforms into a bean sprout.
• D) Maggots spontaneously transform in to flies.

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Definitions:

Silurian Period

A geologic time period that occurred roughly 443.8 to 419.2 million years ago, characterized by significant biological diversity and the early development of terrestrial ecosystems.

Ediacaran Period

The last (most recent) period of the Proterozoic eon, from 635 million to 541 million years ago; named for early animal fossils found in the Ediacara Hills in South Australia.

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that include conifers and cycads, characterized by having seeds that are not enclosed in an ovary (fruit).

Large Dinosaurs

Large dinosaurs were prehistoric reptiles, including species like the Tyrannosaurus rex and Brachiosaurus, known for their massive size and diversity during the Mesozoic era.