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Question
Who among the under listed was a proponent of the theory of spontaneous generation?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, was a prominent early proponent of spontaneous generation, the idea that living organisms could arise from non-living matter. Louis Pasteur and John Tyndall conducted experiments that ultimately disproved spontaneous generation. Francesco Stelluti was an early microscopist but not a central figure in the spontaneous generation debate.
Hint
Which historical figure from ancient times is often associated with this discredited theory?