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Question
During the golden era of Microbiology, insights on fermentation was provided by
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Louis Pasteur's experiments definitively showed that fermentation was caused by living microorganisms (yeasts) and not by spontaneous chemical reactions.
Hint
Identify the scientist whose work disproved spontaneous generation and elucidated the role of microbes in fermentation.