10 Questions
What is the term for the belief that life may have been brought to Earth from outer space by meteors or other extraterrestrial bodies?
Extra Terrestrial Origin
Which theory proposes that life could arise from non-living matter?
Abiogenesis
What does the study of biology deal with?
Structures, functions and relationships of living things and their environment
Which characteristic of life involves the ability to respond to stimuli?
Sensitivity
Why is it important to study biology?
To explain the evolving concept of life based on emerging pieces of evidence
Which experiment simulated the atmospheric conditions of early Earth and tested the chemical origin of life?
MILLER-UREY’S EXPERIMENT
According to the Primordial Soup Theory, what kind of energy caused inorganic chemicals to react with one another, creating a soup of organic matter?
Lightning energy
What is the basic unit of life as mentioned in the text?
Cell
According to Francesco Redi's experiment, where did life arise from according to his conclusions?
Living matter
What is the difference between growth and development as per the text?
Physical changes vs. changes in terms of function and capabilities
Test your knowledge of the evolving concept of life and the characteristics of living things in this biology quiz. Topics include theories on the origin of life such as divine creation, extraterrestrial origin, abiogenesis, and biogenesis.
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