Definitions

1. noun

The origin of living organisms from pre-existing life forms, especially the theory that all living organisms arise from other living organisms through the process of cell division.

“The discovery of biogenesis led to a fundamental shift in our understanding of the natural world.”

2. noun

The process of generating or producing living organisms from inorganic matter, often considered a theory or hypothesis.

“The idea of biogenesis has been debated for centuries, with some scientists advocating for its validity.”