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MIC 121 Introductory Microbiology Objective Question

Question

John Needham's experiment, where microbes grew in boiled meat broth after the lid was removed, led him to reaffirm which theory?
Options
A Biogenesis
B Germ Theory of Disease
C Spontaneous Generation
Correct Answer
D Cell Theory
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17 states, 'He reaffirmed the theory of spontaneous generation' based on his observations.

Hint

He believed 'life' was present in non-living matter and air.

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