The theory of spontaneous generation stated that

Options

A. Life arose from living forms only
B. Life can arise from both living and non-living
C. Life can arise from non-living things only
D. Life arises spontaneously, neither from living nor from the non-living

Answer

C

Explanation

For a long time it was also believed that lie came out of decaying and rotting matter like straw, mud etc.
According to theory of abiogenesis life originated from non living.