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MIC 121 Introductory Microbiology Objective Question
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What was the critical design element in Francesco Redi's experiment that helped disprove the idea of maggots spontaneously generating from meat?
Options
A Boiling the meat broth for an extended period.
B Using a simple microscope to observe the meat.
C Covering some meat containers with fine gauze, allowing air but preventing flies.
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D Introducing pure oxygen into the sealed containers.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Redi placed meat in three containers: one open, one sealed, and one covered with fine gauze. The gauze cover allowed air to reach the meat but prevented flies from landing on it and laying eggs, demonstrating that maggots came from flies, not the meat itself.

Hint

Redi's experiment directly addressed the source of maggots on meat, specifically the role of flies.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introductory Microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 167 of 984
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