Question

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A. Louis Pasteur proved the theory of spontaneous generation.
• B. Theory of abiogenesis is the oldest theory.
• C. Theory of biogenesis satisfactorily explains the continuity of life.
• D. Panspermia theory is also called abiogenesis.

Hint:

Biogenesis supports the idea that every living organism comes from a pre-existing living organism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the theories of origin of life.
Different theories such as abiogenesis, biogenesis, and panspermia were proposed to explain the origin and continuity of life.
Step 2: Evaluating the options.
(A) Incorrect — Louis Pasteur disproved spontaneous generation.
(B) Incorrect — Abiogenesis is not accepted scientifically today.
(C) Correct — Biogenesis states that life arises from pre-existing life, explaining continuity.
(D) Incorrect — Panspermia suggests extraterrestrial origin of life, not abiogenesis.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The statement that correctly explains the continuity of life is (C) Theory of biogenesis satisfactorily explains the continuity of life.