Theories on the Origin of Life
Theories on the Origin of Life: Overview
In the topic, we will study the theories related to the origin of life. It briefs on chemical and biological evolution with the aid of a flowchart. It also discusses the modern theory of the origin of life.
Important Questions on Theories on the Origin of Life
What is the conclusion of the experiment of Spallanzani?

How did Spallanzani improved on Needham's experiment?

Why was Spallanzani's experiment results criticised?


What was Redi experiment and what did it show?


What was Redi variable in his experiment?

Why Francesco Redi Experiment got fame?

What was Redi's experiment theory called?

Theory of_____ (biogenesis/catastrophism) was proposed by Louis Pasteur.

Which of the following theory was proposed by Louis Pasteur?

The theory of biogenesis was proposed by Georges Cuvier.

Theory of catastrophism.was proposed by _____ (George Cuvier/Pasteur).

Explain Theory of catastrophism.

Theory of_____ (biogenesis/catastrophism) was proposed by George Cuvier.

Theory of catastrophism was proposed by Louis Pasteur.

According to the theory of special creation the living organisms on earth were created by divine power.


Fill in the blank with the correct option provided in the bracket.
The first oxygenic photosynthetic organisms were _____(Mycoplasma/Rhodobacter/Cyanobacteria).

Fill in the blank with the correct option provided in the bracket.
'Theory of Biogenesis' was supported by _____(Louis Pasteur/Lamarck/Weisman).
