Question

Oparin's theory of chemical evolution was written in the book:

• A. Origin of species by natural selection
• B. Genetics and origin of species
• C. Origin of life
• D. Philosophiezoologique

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Alexander Ivanovich Oparin, a biochemist put forth the theory of abiogenesis in his famous book 'Origin of Life'. He theorized that life on Earth originated gradually from chemical evolution of carbon-based molecules in a 'primordial soup'. In simpler terms, life originated from non-living things via gradual reactions and increasing complexity resulting in formation of cell membranes and cell.
Origin of Species by natural selection was written by Charles Darwin who gave the theory of evolution and Philosophiezoologique was written by Lamarck who gave theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics. Theodosius Dobzhansky wrote the book Genetics and origin of species.