The idea that life originates from preexisting life is referred as
Biogenesis theory
Special creation theory
Abiogenesis theory
Extraterrestrial theory
A
Biogenesis theory
B
Special creation theory
C
Extraterrestrial theory
D
Abiogenesis theory
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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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