Biogenesis

Biogenesis

1. [Greek bios — life and genes - born] — process of formation of organic compounds by living organisms. A theory of B. denies a concept of origin of life on the Earth as a result of generation of living things from a lifeless matter. A basic idea of B. lays in opposing of the living things from the lifeless substance and idea of eternity of life. Compare: Abiogenesis.