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Evolution

Uttar Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Biology

Flashcards for Evolution — Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Origin of Life

What is the Big Bang theory and how does it relate to the origin of the universe?

Answer

The Big Bang theory explains the origin of the universe through a singular huge explosion about 20 billion years ago. The universe expanded, temperature decreased, and hydrogen and helium formed. Gase

Card 2Origin of Life

What is the Big Bang theory and how does it relate to the origin of the universe?

Answer

The Big Bang theory explains the origin of the universe through a singular huge explosion about 20 billion years ago. The universe expanded, temperature decreased, and hydrogen and helium formed. Gase

Card 3Origin of Life

Define chemical evolution and explain the Oparin-Haldane hypothesis.

Answer

Chemical evolution refers to the formation of organic molecules from inorganic constituents before the origin of life. Oparin and Haldane proposed that the first life forms arose from pre-existing non

Card 4Origin of Life

Define chemical evolution and explain the Oparin-Haldane hypothesis.

Answer

Chemical evolution refers to the formation of organic molecules from inorganic constituents before the origin of life. Oparin and Haldane proposed that the first life forms arose from pre-existing non

Card 5Origin of Life

Describe Miller-Urey experiment and its significance in understanding origin of life.

Answer

In 1953, S.L. Miller created conditions similar to early Earth in a laboratory flask containing CH₄, H₂, NH₃, and water vapor at 800°C with electric discharge. He observed formation of amino acids. Th

Card 6Origin of Life

Describe Miller-Urey experiment and its significance in understanding origin of life.

Answer

In 1953, S.L. Miller created conditions similar to early Earth in a laboratory flask containing CH₄, H₂, NH₃, and water vapor at 800°C with electric discharge. He observed formation of amino acids. Th

Card 7Origin of Life

What is the theory of spontaneous generation and how was it disproved?

Answer

Spontaneous generation theory claimed that life came from decaying matter like straw and mud. Louis Pasteur disproved it through careful experimentation showing that in pre-sterilized flasks, life did

Card 8Origin of Life

What is the theory of spontaneous generation and how was it disproved?

Answer

Spontaneous generation theory claimed that life came from decaying matter like straw and mud. Louis Pasteur disproved it through careful experimentation showing that in pre-sterilized flasks, life did

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