Which of the following could be used as evidence for spontaneous generation?
A) Gauze-covered meat will not give rise to maggots.
B) Shaking Pasteur's S-necked flasks did spoil the broth.
C) Uncovered meat will give rise to maggots.
D) The broth in Pasteur's S-necked flasks did not spoil.
E) Flies lay eggs that develop into maggots.
Answer: C
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