Question

The theory of Panspermia is also called ______.

• A. Theory of biogenesis
• B. Naturalistic Theory
• C. Cosmozoic Theory
• D. Theory of catatrophism

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cosmozoic Theory

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation of the correct option

1. The cosmozoic theory is also known as the panspermia theory.
2. According to this view, life arrived on Earth in the form of highly resistant spores of some creatures from other celestial bodies such as meteorites.
3. Richter suggested this notion in 1865, and it was backed up by Arrhenius (1908) and other scientists at the time.

Explanation of the incorrect options

Option A

Any process by which living things make other living things is known as biogenesis.

Option B

The naturalistic theory, also known as the modern theory of life origins, states that life evolved from a collection of chemicals through a chemical reactions series.

Option D

Catastrophism refers to the variations in fossil forms found in consecutive stratigraphic layers as the result of recurring cataclysmic events and new creations.

Final answer : The theory of Panspermia is also called Cosmozoic Theory.