Theories of Evolution of Life

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Theories of Evolution of Life: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Theory of Special Creation, Theory of Spontaneous Generation, Pasteur's Experiment, Chemical Evolution, Miller's Experiment, Criticism of Lamarckism, Biogenesis Theory, Neo-Darwinism, Panspermia, etc.

Important Questions on Theories of Evolution of Life

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What are the similarities between chimpanzees and humans?

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A human haemoglobin molecule and chimpanzee differ in only a single nucleiotide.

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The closest relative of modern man is considered to be chimpanzee weighing between 40 to 50 kilograms.

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The _____ includes all the anthropoid apes and humans.

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Compare the similarities between humans and other primates.

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According to Neo-Darwinism, the chromosomal mutation is a factor that involved in the process of organic evolution.

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Write a note on Neo-Darwinism.

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Jean-Baptiste Lamarck explained evolution based on:

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The “doctrine of appetency” was part of _____ theory of evolution.

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Theory of use and disuse of organs’ was proposed by

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The ratio of hydrogen, ammonia and methane in Miller’s experiment was

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The control setup was different from the actual experimental setup in Miller–Urey experiment by

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Find the correct match regarding Miller’s experiment.

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From which of the following mixtures Miller synthesized simple amino acids in his experiment?

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Choose the incorrect statement.

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Theory of spontaneous generation states that

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In 1953, S. L. Miller created primitive earth conditions in the laboratory and gave experimental evidence for origin of first form of life from pre-existing non-living organic molecules. The primitive earth conditions created include

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In Miller-Urey experiment, the ratio of the methane, ammonia and hydrogen was 

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Which one of the following theories contradicts Lamarck's theory?

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The proposed theories of Lamarck do not include