2022 Phase 2 EvolutionOrigin of life - theories Easy Question 24 of 143 in Evolution

Panspermia, an idea that is still a favourite for some astronomers, means

A Transfer of spores as unit of life from other planets to Earth
B Creation of life from dead and decaying matter
C Creation of life from chemicals
D Origin of sperm in human testes

The answer is A.

Solution

Early Greek thinkers believed units of life called spores were transferred to different planets including Earth. This theory of panspermia is still favoured by some astronomers.

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