Q. The idea that the life originates from pre-existing life is referred as
A) Biogenesis theory
B) Special creation theory
C) Abiogenesis theory
D) Extraterrestrial theory
Explanation
Biogenesis is the origin of life from pre-existing life, ie,$omnis\ vivum\ ex\ ovo,\ vivo.$ Thistheory was approved by an Italian Physician Francisco Redi (in 1668), Spallanzaniand Louis Pasteur.
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