Question

According to vital force theory the organic compound can only be obtained from:

• A. living organisms
• B. dead organisms
• C. both living and dead organisms
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A living organisms

In 1815 Berzelius, a Swedish chemist suggested a theory which is known as the vital force theory. According to this theory "organic compounds are produced only under the influence of some mysterious force existing in the living organisms”.