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Where did Francesco Redi correctly observe that snake venoms are produced from?
The tail
The spit
The claws
The fangs
Answer
The fangs are the sharp teeth of a snake that are used to inject venom into its prey. Francesco Redi was an Italian physician and naturalist who correctly observed that snake venoms are produced from the fangs. He made this observation in the 17th century, and his findings helped to disprove Theory that venom was produced in the stomach of snakes.
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