Question

Theory of panspermia accounts on the origin of life in earth

• A. Came as spores from outer space.
• B. Came out dead and decaying matter.
• C. Comes only from pre-existing life.
• D. From inorganic molecules.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Came as spores from outer space.

Panspermia is a theory suggesting that microbes transmitted to Earth from space are responsible for the origin of life. The theory also states that evolution of life to higher forms is dependent on the genetics of the original microbe(s) that came from space.