Which of the following was NOT an aspect of Pasteur's experiments to disprove spontaneous generation?
A) The necks of the flasks he used were bent into an S-shape.
B) He boiled the infusions to kill any microbes present.
C) The flasks were incubated for very long periods of time.
D) The flasks were free of microbes until they were opened.
E) The flasks he used were sealed with corks.

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Pasteur's experiments involved swan-necked flasks, not flasks sealed with corks. The design of the swan-neck allowed air to enter but prevented microbial particles from reaching the broth, thus disproving spontaneous generation without the need for sealing the flasks with corks.

Which of the Following Was NOT an Aspect of Pasteur's