AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

THE ORIGIN OF LIFE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the idea that LIFE arises from LIFE?
A
biogenesis
B
spontaneous generation
C
evolution
D
genetics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to this theory, living things arise spontaneously from non-living matter. This theory today is called abiogenesis. Abiogenesis refers to the spontaneous generation of living things, including microbes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theory of biogenesis states that new living organisms can only emerge from other previously existing living organisms as a result of reproduction. Basically, reproduction can occur sexually or asexually, so life can only arise from living cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biogenesis means making new living things. More specifically, it is the theory that living things only come from other living things through reproduction. Abiogenesis, sometimes called spontaneous generation, means life coming from non-living things.

Detailed explanation-4: -Theory of biogenesis explains that life arises from pre existing life.

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