Question

why does the author present redis experiments first, followed by pasteurs experiments?
redis experiments were more important than pasteurs.
the author wanted to present the experiments in historical sequence.
redis experiments completely changed the belief in spontaneous generation.
the author wanted to focus on the maggots that were found in the rotted meat.

Explanation:

Redi conducted his experiments earlier than Pasteur. Presenting them in the order they occurred historically is a common - sense approach in scientific writing to show the development of ideas. There is no indication that Redi's experiments were more important. Redi's experiments did not completely change the belief in spontaneous generation. Focusing on maggots in rotted meat is not the main reason for the order.

Answer:

The author wanted to present the experiments in historical sequence.