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How did Louis Pasteur disprove spontaneous generation theory ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Spontaneous Generation Theory**: The theory of spontaneous generation posited that living organisms could arise from non-living matter. For example, it was believed that fleas could emerge from dust. 2. **Louis Pasteur's Experiment**: In 1859, Louis Pasteur conducted a series of experiments to test this theory. He used a special type of flask known as a swan-neck flask. 3. **Preparation of the Broth**: Pasteur began by boiling a nutrient broth to sterilize it, ensuring that it was free from any microorganisms. After boiling, the broth was allowed to cool in the open air. ...
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  • What did Louis Pasteur discover ?

    A
    Polio vaccine
    B
    Insulin
    C
    Anti Rabies vaccine
    D
    Penicillin
  • Pasteur succeeded in disproving the spontaneous generation theory because

    A
    He was lucky
    B
    He was ingenious in drawing out the neek of the glass flasks so as to provide access to air but not to microorganisms
    C
    Of the fact that sample of yeast taken by him was dead
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    Of the clean surroundings of his laboratory
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    A
    he was lucky
    B
    he was ingenious in drawing out the neck of glass flasks, so as to provide access to air but not to microorganisms
    C
    of the fact that sample of yeast taken by him was dead
    D
    of the clear surrounding of his laboratory
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