Where do cells come from?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the theory of biogenesis?

• Life can arise from nonliving matter under certain conditions.

• Living organisms can only be produced by other living organisms.

• All living things are made of cells.

• Life originated from outer space.

Multiple Choice

Which experimental setup led to the formation of maggots in the meat?

• Open container

• Cork-sealed container

• Gauze-covered container

• All of the above

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We will discuss the different theories explaining where life originated



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Multiple Choice

Which of the following were used in the Miller-Urey experiment to simulate early Earth conditions?

• Heated water, mix of gases, electric spark

• Cold water, oxygen, sunlight

• Salt water, nitrogen, UV light

• Heated water, carbon dioxide, magnetic field

Multiple Choice

The molecule that can both store genetic information and drive chemical reactions is ___.

• Lipids
• RNA
• Protein
• DNA

Multiple Choice

What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory for the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?

• Both have their own DNA and ribosomes

• They are found only in animal cells

• They are smaller than other organelles

• They do not perform any function

​Win for the day...

We will discuss the different theories explaining where life originated



I will be able to explain where cells come from

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Where do cells come from?