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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