The response that supported the theory of spontaneous generation is "Maggots appearing on rotten meat." This observation was historically interpreted as evidence that living organisms could arise from non-living matter, a key idea behind spontaneous generation. The other options mentioned—such as "All living things are made of cells"—actually contradict the concept of spontaneous generation, as they support cell theory, which states that life comes from existing living cells. The "swan-neck flask experiment," on the other hand, was designed to disprove spontaneous generation.
For centuries scientists found evidence that supports the theory of spontaneous generation. Which of the following supported this theory?(1 point) Responses Maggots appearing on rotten meat. Maggots appearing on rotten meat. All living things are made of cells. All living things are made of cells. The sun rising in the east and seeing in the west. The sun rising in the east and seeing in the west. The swan-next flask experiment. The swan-next flask experiment.
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