Which of the following scientist(s) is/are credited for disproving the theory of spontaneous generation?
(1) Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann
(2) Francesco Redi
(3) Aristotle
Codes:

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Francesco Redi disproved spontaneous generation by demonstrating that maggots do not arise spontaneously in decaying meat, but from eggs laid by flies.
Information Booster:
Spontaneous generation believed life arises from non-living matter.
Redi’s experiment used sealed, open, and gauze-covered jars.
Louis Pasteur later completely disproved it using swan-neck flasks.
Schleiden & Schwann proposed cell theory, not related to spontaneous generation.
Aristotle supported spontaneous generation theory.
Additional Information (Incorrect Options):
(1) Schleiden & Schwann → cell theory → not the answer.
(3) Aristotle → supporter of spontaneous generation, not opponent.
Thus only Francesco Redi is correct.