The Theory That Complex Organisms Could Arise Suddenly from the Nonliving

question 7

True/False

The theory that complex organisms could arise suddenly from the nonliving was called "The theory of Spontaneous Generation."

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Definitions:

Bacteriophages

Viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria, often used in molecular biology and genetics.

Viruses

Microscopic infectious agents that replicate only inside the living cells of organisms, causing a range of diseases in humans, animals, and plants.

DNA-Degrading Enzymes

Enzymes that break down deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), essential in processes such as DNA repair and the recycling of genetic material.

Nucleic Acids

Biomolecules essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information and are involved in protein synthesis.