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Origin of life

ICSE · Class 12 · Biology

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The Big Bang theory explains the origin of:

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Earth was formed approximately:

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The primitive atmosphere of Earth was:

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Which of the following gases was NOT present in the primitive atmosphere?

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The theory of spontaneous generation was supported by:

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Aristotle and Van Helmont

Aristotle (384–322 BC) and Van Helmont (1577–1644) supported spontaneous generation — the idea that life arises from non-living matter.

2multiple choice

Pasteur's experiment used a:

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Swan-necked (S-shaped) flask

Pasteur used flasks with S-shaped necks. Air could enter, but organisms in the air were trapped at the bend, keeping the broth sterile.

3multiple choice

The biochemical origin of life theory was proposed by:

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Oparin and Haldane

Aleksander I. Oparin (1924) and J.B.S. Haldane (1929) independently proposed the biochemical origin of life theory.

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Haldane described the primitive ocean as:

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Hot dilute soup

Haldane called the primitive organic molecule-rich ocean the 'hot dilute soup' — emphasising its warm temperature and dilute concentration of organic compounds.

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