Which hypothesis states that life could arise from nonliving matter?

Spontaneous generation

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Instantaneous generation

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Spontaneous reaction

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None of the choices

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The correct option is A
Spontaneous generation

Spontaneous generation

This is an an obsolete theory that states that living organisms can originate from inanimate objects or possibility of life forms being able to emerge from non-living things.

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The theory which explains that life originates every day from nonliving matter is known as the theory of spontaneous generation.

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