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Which of the following best describes biology?
Which of the following best describes biology?
- The study of plants
- The study of life (correct)
- The study of diseases
- The study of animals
What is the widely accepted belief about the origin of life according to the text?
What is the widely accepted belief about the origin of life according to the text?
- Spontaneous generation
- Panspermia
- Divine creation theory (correct)
- Aristotle's theory
What type of evidence is mentioned to support the divine creation theory?
What type of evidence is mentioned to support the divine creation theory?
- Written books such as the Bible or Quran (correct)
- Fossil records
- Observations of natural phenomena
- Scientific experiments
Who is credited with the hypothesis of spontaneous generation?
Who is credited with the hypothesis of spontaneous generation?
What does the science of biology encompass according to the text?
What does the science of biology encompass according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to study biology?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to study biology?
What is the oldest hypothesis about the origin of life according to the text?
What is the oldest hypothesis about the origin of life according to the text?
Which philosopher compiled and expanded the works of earlier philosophers?
Which philosopher compiled and expanded the works of earlier philosophers?
What is spontaneous generation?
What is spontaneous generation?
What type of evidence is mentioned to support the divine creation theory?
What type of evidence is mentioned to support the divine creation theory?
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Defining Biology
- Biology is the study of life and living organisms.
Origin of Life
- The widely accepted belief about the origin of life is that it began from non-living matter through a natural process.
- The oldest hypothesis about the origin of life is spontaneous generation, which suggests that living organisms arise from non-living matter.
Spontaneous Generation
- Spontaneous generation is the hypothesis that living organisms arise from non-living matter.
- Aristotle is credited with this hypothesis.
Divine Creation Theory
- No scientific evidence is mentioned to support the divine creation theory.
Importance of Studying Biology
- All aspects of life, from the structure and function of molecules to the behavior of entire ecosystems, are reasons to study biology.
- Understanding biology is important for addressing issues like conservation, health, and the impact of human activity on the environment.
Historical Contributions
- Aristotle compiled and expanded the works of earlier philosophers.
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