Question

Can spontaneous generation occur?

Answer 1

@thomaster

Answer 2

Nope. It is literally impossible.

Answer 3

that question belongs in the physics section, where I think that the most basic particles can actually spontaneously jump into existence.

but as gabebro13 stated, spontaneous generation in a biological context is impossible.

Answer 4

Spontaneous generation cannot occur. It is a theory that life can arise quickly and directly from nonliving matter. This theory was discredited in the 19th century when microbes were shown to exist and reproduce.