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Needham vs. Spallanzani

2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation / Needham vs. Spallanzani / Problem 2

In Lazzaro Spallanzani's experiments refuting abiogenesis with boiled broths sealed in flasks, what criticism did skeptics raise?

A

The broths were contaminated prior to boiling.

B

He failed entirely to use nutrient-rich media.

C

He should have used open containers instead of sealing them.

D

The prolonged boiling supposedly eradicated vital properties required for generating life.

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