Introduction to Biology

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What does the Greek word 'bio' mean?

  • Ecosystems
  • Cells
  • Study of
  • Life (correct)

What gave rise to the concept of Biological Sciences?

  • Technological developments in pure and applied fields (correct)
  • Advancements in global studies
  • The study of Botany and Zoology
  • Evolution of ecosystems

Who coined the term 'biology' in the late 1700s?

  • Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (correct)
  • Charles Darwin
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Pierre-Antoine de Monet

Which theory suggests that life on Earth originated from other heavenly bodies like meteorites?

<p>Cosmozoic Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a firm believer in spontaneous generation according to the text?

<p>Aristotle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory states that there have been multiple creations of life by God, each after a geological disturbance?

<p>Theory of Catastrophism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Cosmozoic Theory discarded according to the text?

<p>Lack of evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Theory of Special Creation, how were living organisms believed to arise?

<p>Sporadically and spontaneously from non-living matter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the Theory of Special Creation and the Theory of Catastrophism?

<p>Special Creation proposed a gradual development of life, while Catastrophism believed in sudden creation events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the idea that life could have reached Earth from other heavenly bodies like meteorites?

<p>Richter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Cosmozoic Theory lack support and ultimately get discarded?

<p>It lacked evidence to substantiate its claims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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