Question

Louis Pasteur was associated with

• A. The theory of special creation
• B. The theory of spontaneous generation
• C. The theory of biogenesis
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C The theory of biogenesis

The law of biogenesis, attributed to Louis Pasteur, is the observation that living things come only from other living things, by reproduction (e.g., a spider lays eggs, which develop into spiders). That is, life does not arise from non-living material, which was the position held by spontaneous generation. Thus, option C is correct.
Spontaneous generation or anomalous generation is an obsolete body of thought on the ordinary formation of living organisms without descent from similar organisms. Typically, the idea was that certain forms such as fleas could arise from inanimate matter such as dust, or that maggots could arise from dead flesh. The doctrine of spontaneous generation was coherently synthesized by Aristotle. Thus, option B is wrong.
Special creation is a theological doctrine which states that the universe and all life in it originated in its present form by unconditional fiat or divine decree. Duane Gish of the Institute for Creation Research defined "special creation" as being creation using supernatural processes. Louis Pasteur was not associated with theory of special creation. Thus, option A is wrong.