Origin of Life
Origin of Life: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Theory of Special Creation, Theory of Spontaneous Generation, Origin of Earth, Oparin-Haldane Theory, and Abiogenesis Theory.
Important Questions on Origin of Life
Name the scientist who disprove the theory of abiogenesis.
Name the scientist proposed the theory of abiogenesis?
According to the theory of special creation the living organisms on earth were created by divine power.
Follow the three column matching and find out the correct combinations
| S. No | Item | Component | Equivalent to |
| I) | Primordial atmosphere | Reducing atmosphere | |
| II) | Spark chamber | Electrodes | Lightning |
| III) | Condenser | Cool water | Simulation of rain |
| IV) | Aqueous solution | Amino acids | Chemical origin of life |
Match the options given in Column I with those given in Column II.
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Column – I |
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Column – II |
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A. |
Primary abiogenesis |
(i) |
Louis Pasteur |
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B. |
Reproductive fitness |
(ii) |
Hugo de Vries |
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C. |
Saltation |
(iii) |
Charles Darwin |
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D. |
Biogenesis |
(iv) |
Oparin – Haldane |
Name the single landmass from which different continents have originated.(Pangaea/Panthalassa/Galapagos)
During the origin of the earth, the environment was very hot and explosive. How much time did it take to cool down?
(Choose from the following: Millions/Thousands/Hundreds)
Where was the largest harbour of Harappan civilization found?
Who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation?
According to Oparin and Haldane, the primitive atmosphere on earth was having the following mixture of gases
Select the pair which does not match.
| (i) | Coacervates | Aggregates of organic compounds separated by an organic membrane |
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| (ii) | Lamarck | Species are not immutable |
| (iii) | Allopatric speciation | Separated by space |
| (iv) | Darwin’s finches | Unique to Galapagos |
Francisco Redi and Spallanzani disproved the theory of _______ by their classical experiments.
The acellular forms of life could have originated around
