7. Identify the largest distinction between the theory of spontaneous generation and the cell theory.

A. Spontaneous generation can be observed with the microscope, while cell theory is newer and has not yet been proven.
B. Spontaneous generation is found in organisms that don't have cells, while cell theory happens in organisms that do have cells.
C. Spontaneous generation only happens with animalcules and germs, while cell theory applies to other, more complex organisms.
D. Spontaneous generation proposes life can form from available molecule components, while the cell theory explains how all cells are formed from preexisting cells.
E. There is no distinct difference between the two theories.


D. Spontaneous generation proposes life can form from available molecule components, while the cell theory explains how all cells are formed from preexisting cells.

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