In 1668, Francesco Redi Conducted Experiments to Investigate the Concept

Multiple Choice

In 1668, Francesco Redi conducted experiments to investigate the concept of spontaneous generation.He began by putting pieces of meat into identical jars.Some jars were left open to the air, some were sealed, and some were covered with gauze that kept out flies while allowing the meat to be exposed to the air.Redi then observed whether or not fly maggots appeared in the meat.What hypothesis was Redi testing?

A) Spontaneous generation is more likely to occur during the hot days of summer.
B) Maggots do not arise spontaneously, but from eggs laid by adult flies.
C) The type of meat affects whether spontaneous generation occurs.
D) Spontaneous generation can occur only if air is present.
E) Flies will develop from rotting meat if the meat is exposed to air.