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