Theories on how life could have begun:
1. Extraterrestrial origin- The
hypothesis explains that life originated
on another planet outside our Solar
System. Life was then carried to Earth
on a meteorite or an asteroid and
colonized Earth. However, this
hypothesis has not been proven.
2. Panspermia- The theory presumes that the “seed” of life
exists all over the universe and can be propagated through
space, and that life on Earth originated from those seeds.
3. Divine creation- Many people believe that life was
put on Earth by divine forces. Creation theories are
common to many of the world’s religions and cultures.
4. Origin from nonliving matter- Scientist believed that life
arose on Earth from inanimate matter after Earth had cooled.
They stated that random events probably produced stable
molecule that could self-replicate. Then, natural selection
favored changes in the rate of reproduction which eventually
led to the first cell.
There are many theories about the
origin of life. Some believed that
living organisms were put to Earth
by some divine forces. Others say
that life did not originate from
Earth but from other planets. But
among scientists, the most
accepted theory is that life came
from inanimate matter.
According to the primordial
soup theory proposed by
Alexander Oparin and John
Haldane, life started in a
primordial soup of organic
molecules. Some form of energy
from lightning combined with the
chemicals in the atmosphere to
make the
building blocks of protein known
as the amino acids.
WHICH OF THE EVIDENCES
IS THE MOST PLAUSIBLE IN DETERMINING
THE ORIGIN OF LIFE? WHY?
Ecology is the branch of biology that studies the
relationships between living organisms and their
environment. It examines how organisms interact with
each other and with their physical surroundings, including
factors like climate, soil, and water. Ecologists explore
various levels of organization, from individuals and
populations to communities and ecosystems, focusing on
topics such as biodiversity, food webs, and the impacts of
human activity on natural systems. Ultimately, ecology
helps us understand the balance of life on Earth and the
importance of conserving ecosystems.
A biological system refers to a
complex network of interactions
among living organisms and their
environment, functioning as a
unified whole. This can encompass
various levels of organization,
including:
FORMS AND FUNCTIONS
Reproduction ensures the
continuation of species, while
inheritance allows for the transfer of
genetic information, contributing to
diversity and evolution. Together,
these processes play a crucial role in
the biology of all living organisms.
