Practice Origin Of Life (3.1) - Chapter 2: Genetics and Evolution

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Question 1.
What does the theory of abiogenesis suggest?
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Think of how simple things can lead to more complex forms of life.
Question 2.
Name one piece of evidence that supports evolution.
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Consider what scientists study in paleontology.
3Question 3.
What theory proposes that life originated from non-living matter?
- Panspermia
- Abiogenesis
- Evolution
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Think of the process of life forming spontaneously.
4Question 4.
Is comparative anatomy a piece of evidence supporting the theory of evolution?
- True
- False
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Consider the anatomy of different animals.
Question 5.
Analyze the implications of the discovery of organic molecules in meteorites on the panspermia theory.
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Consider how these findings affect our view of life's origins.
Question 6.
Discuss how current scientific knowledge about extremophiles can impact our understanding of life's potential beyond Earth.
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Link the characteristics of extremophiles to potential extraterrestrial environments.

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