Question

how were redis and pasteurs experiments similar?
both studied the growth of microbes in broth.
both studied flies emerging from meat.
both tested the idea of spontaneous generation.
both tested whether pasteurization kills microorganisms.

Explanation:

Redi's experiment disproved spontaneous generation of flies from meat. Pasteur's swan - neck flask experiment disproved spontaneous generation of microbes in broth. Both aimed at testing the concept of spontaneous generation.

Answer:

Both tested the idea of spontaneous generation.