spontaneous generation Flashcards
1
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What is the theory of spontaneous generation?
A
The theory that living organisms can form from non-living matter.
2
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What did Pasteur and other scientists prove about spontaneous generation?
A
They proved that spontaneous generation is false.
3
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What did Remak discover about cell formation?
A
Every cell is formed by the division of a pre-existing cell.
4
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Where did the first cell come from?
A
The first cell must have developed from non-living material by natural processes.
5
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Can a structure as complex as a cell arise from non-living material by natural means?
A
Yes, if there were a series of intermediate stages over time, the origin of the first cell becomes more feasible.
6
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What developments are required for the origin of cells?
A
- Catalysis – to control chemical reactions.
- Self-assembly – carbon compounds form polymers.
- Compartmentalization – a membrane forms to enclose cell contents.
- Self-replication – molecules must replicate for inheritance and persistence.
