What would have been the implication if maggots had appeared in the covered jar in Redi’s experiment?

• A. It would have supported the idea that air is necessary for life to form.
• B. It would have disproved the role of flies in the formation of maggots.
• C. It would have confirmed the theory of spontaneous generation.
• D. It would have proved that maggots can grow without any source of nutrition.

Answer: (C)