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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 (Aristole in the option) was a prominent early proponent of spontaneous generation, the idea that living organisms could arise from non-living matter. This theory was widely accepted for centuries until challenged by experiments from figures like Francesco Redi and Louis Pasteur.
Hint
Think about the early historical figures associated with the concept of life arising from non-living matter, before the era of modern microbiology.