Practice problem
Why did cell theory replace the theory of spontaneous generation?
It was shown that rotting meat did not always produce maggots as was theorized by spontaneous generation.
Cell theory did not replace spontaneous generation. Spontaneous generation is still widely accepted to this date.
It was proven by Louis Pasteur after he observed cells under a microscope.
It was proven by Louis Pasteur that all cells originate from preexisting cells through his experiment using swan neck flasks.
Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.
