Theory of Biogenesis

Q. Identify the correct statements regarding the origin of life.
(i) Swan-neck flask experiment was performed by Francesco Redi
(ii) Louis Pasteur disproved theory of spontaneous generation completely
(iii) Cosmozoic theory of origin of life was proposed by Richter

Q. Match the following theories with their explanations:

Column I	Column II
1. Spontaneous generation	A. life comes from pre-existing ones
2. Biogenesis	B. life comes spontaneously from nonliving
3. Panspermia	C. life originates from inorganic matters
4. Abiogenesis	D. spores of life were transferred from different planets

1. 1-B; 2-C; 3-A; 4-D
2. 1-B; 2-A; 3-D; 4-C
3. 1-B; 2-D; 3-A; 4-C
4. 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D