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The origin of life according to the early Greek philosophers was transfer of unit of life from outer space to the different planets in the form of:
The origin of life according to the early Greek philosophers was transfer of unit of life from outer space to the different planets in the form of:
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Panspermia highlights the possibility of life being distributed across the universe through celestial bodies like comets and meteoroids.
Updated On: Jan 21, 2025
- seeds
- spores
- gemmules
- gametes
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The Correct Option is B
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The hypothesis of the origin of life according to early Greek philosophers is referred to as Panspermia. It suggests that life arrived on Earth in the form of spores or microscopic life forms from outer space.
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