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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Theory of use and disuse of organs’ was proposed by

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Theory of spontaneous generation states that

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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

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Lamarck's theory of evolution is also called as:

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"Development of normal eyes and skin colour in the Proteus anguinus, a cave dwelling salamander, upon exposure to daylight and its subsequent passage to the next generation" supports which of the following evolutionary theory

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Biogenetic law was proposed by

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Follow the three column matching and find out the correct combinations

S. No Item Component Equivalent to
I) Primordial atmosphere H2, H2O, CH4, NH3 Reducing atmosphere
II) Spark chamber Electrodes Lightning
III) Condenser Cool water Simulation of rain
IV) Aqueous solution Amino acids Chemical origin of life

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Theory of abiogenesis was conclusively disproved by

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Which of the following is not the work of the mentioned scientist?
a) Georges Lemaitre first suggested the Big Bang Theory in the 1920 s
b) Solar System originated from a nebula was first proposed by Johannes Kepler
c) Haldane proposed that the primordial sea served as a vast chemical laboratory powered by solar energy
d) Louis Pasteur showed that in pre-sterilised flasks, life came from killed yeast while in another flask open to air, new living organisms did not arise from 'killed yeast'.

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Louis Pasteur in his experiment proved that: