Theories of the Origins of Life

Question 1

According to this theory, all the living beings on earth were created by god or by some supernatural power.

Answer 1

Theory of Special Creation

Question 2

Life on earth came from a different planet in the form of spores or microorganisms.

Answer 2

Cosmozoic theory

Question 3

It is the other term for Cosmozoic theory.

Answer 3

Panspermia theory

Question 4

TRUE OR FALSE?

The Theory of Chemical Evolution states that life existed in outer space and was transported by meteorites, asteroids, or comets to a receptive Earth.

Answer 4

FALSE. The statement refers to the Cosmozoic or Panspermia Theory.

Question 5

Life originated from a nonliving material/matter spontaneously, without any interruption.

Answer 5

Theory of Spontaneous Generation (Abiogenesis)

Question 6

Who debunked the Abiogenesis Theory and gave a scientific explanation that life originated only from pre-existing life.

Answer 6

Louis Pasteur

Question 7

This theory could not explain the first life on earth but was able to explain the continuity of life.

Answer 7

Theory of Biogenesis

Question 8

The Theory of Biogenesis states that living organisms are always produced from pre-existing living forms by ______ and not from non-living or lifeless matter.

Answer 8

Reproduction

Question 9

First life came into existence by a combination of chemical compounds by constant chemical reactions over a long period of time.

Answer 9

Theory of Chemical Evolution

Question 10

The Theory of Chemical Evolution was formulated by who?

Answer 10

Haeckel

Question 11

Haeckel formulated the Theory of Chemical Evolution but was developed by?

Answer 11

Oparin and Haldane