Question

which finding would have disproved virchow’s hypothesis?
animalcules are not organisms.
animals are made of non - cell - based matter.
plants are made of non - cell - based matter.
cells can generate from nonliving matter.

Explanation:

Virchow's hypothesis is "omnis cellula e cellula" (all cells come from pre - existing cells). The idea that cells can generate from nonliving matter would directly contradict this hypothesis. Options A, B, and C are not directly related to the core of Virchow's cell - origin hypothesis.

Answer:

D. Cells can generate from nonliving matter.