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Theory of Spontaneous Generation

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The idea that life originates from preexisting life is referred as

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Biogenesis theory

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Special creation theory

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Abiogenesis theory

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Extraterrestrial theory

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The correct option is A Biogenesis theory
Biogenesis means life comes from pre existing life, as in modern earth. Now life comes from pre-existing life only but life actually evolved from non living components abiogenetically.

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