Evolution Theories on the Origin of Life课件.ppt

EVOLUTION Theories on the Origin of Life Extraterrestrial Origin This theory states that life originated on other Planets outside of our solar system, and was carried here on a meteorite or asteroid. Intelligent life seeded the planet. Organic molecules (1st bacterial cells) formed in space and were carried here by meteorites or asteroids. Creationism Life was put here, on Earth, by divine forces. Because of the separation of church and state, we are not allowed to teach this in school. This is based on faith not fact. Relies on stories that have been passed down over the years. Origin from Non-Living Matter Life arose from inanimate matter. Random events produced stable molecules that would reproduce themselves. Then Natural Selection favored changes that increased their rate of reproduction. This eventually lead to the first cell. Organic acids came together to form organisms. Definition of Evolution Evolution is the process of change through time. It is the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms. Evolutionary Theory Is the unifying principle for all the biological sciences. Provides an explanation for the differences in structure, function, and behavior among life forms. It includes the change in characteristics of populations through generations. Thus existing life forms have evolved from earlier life forms. Supporting Evidence Comparative Anatomy- this is the comparative study of certain organisms showing similarities in anatomical features. Comparative Embryology- comparison of early embryonic development among groups of organisms reveals similarities which suggest common ancestry. More Supporting Evidence Comparative Cytology- Organelles are structurally and functionally similar in most divergent organisms, suggesting that all living things are related to some degree. Comparative Biochemistry- Many different organisms have similar proteins and enzymes, therefore their DNA must be similar. Geologic Records- Foss