The Theory of Biogenesis & Louis Pasteur: Definition & Development

The Theory of Biogenesis and Louis Pasteur: Definition and Development . The Spontaneous generation hypothesis proposed by scientists to explain the origin of the “animalcules” observed by Antoni van Leeuwenhoek in his magnifying lenses had received wide acceptance all over Europe from Antoni’s time until the time of Louis Pasteur. Erroneous experimental set up, results, and conclusions of some scientists had supported and strengthened the hypothesis.