The Theory That Life Originated Elsewhere and Seeded Life on Earth

question 51

Multiple Choice

The theory that life originated elsewhere and seeded life on Earth is called:

• A) meteorite evolution
• B) panspermia
• C) extraterrestrial ecology
• D) exobiology
• E) martian origin

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Definitions:

Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

An area of the frontal lobes involved in executive functions, such as working memory, planning, and decision-making.

Dendritic Spines

Small protrusions from a neuron's dendrite that typically receive synaptic inputs from axons, playing a key role in synaptic strength and plasticity.

Hippocampal Pyramidal Cells

Neurons located in the hippocampus, characterized by their pyramid-shaped cell bodies, playing a critical role in learning and memory.