Question

In 1668 Francesco redi, published the investigation showing that fly larva grow on meat if adultflies have access to the meat fly larva do not grow on meat if adult flies do not have access tothe meat the cell theory was later developed by using evidence from many differentexperiments and observations. Which part of the cell theory is supported by the results ofreddi's investigation?A. all cells originate from other cells.IB. all organisms are composed of cells.C. cells transfer hereditary information during cell division.D. cells are the basic structural and functional units of organisms.

Answer 1

The investigation of Francesco Redi tells us that dead maggots or flies would not cause new flies when located on rotting meat in a sealed jar. Fresh air is a requirement in order to generate life. His experiment disproved spontaneous generation.