abiogeny

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which life originated on Earth from non-living matter, without any involvement of supernatural forces.

  - "Abiogeny is a scientific theory explaining the origin of life on Earth."
  - "The concept of abiogeny has been a subject of debate among scientists for centuries."

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Variants

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abiogeneses , abiogenesis , abiogenesises , abiogenist , abiogenists

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'abios' (without life) and 'genesis' (origin)

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Trivia

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1. The first clear evidence of life on Earth dates back to around 3.5 billion years ago.

2. Abiogeny is a key concept in the scientific theory of evolution.

3. Some theories suggest that abiogeny may still be occurring on other planets in our solar system, such as Mars.

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Related Concepts

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1. biopoiesis: The process by which complex organic molecules necessary for life arise from inorganic precursors

2. abiotic: Not derived from living organisms or their products

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Culture

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Abiogeny is a significant concept in the scientific community, particularly in the fields of biology and chemistry. It has been explored in various works of literature, such as Olivia Judson's 'Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation' and Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos'.

How to Memorize "abiogeny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a primordial soup, with simple organic compounds interacting and forming more complex structures over time.
   - Visualize the gradual emergence of life from non-living matter, without any divine intervention.

2. associate
   

   - Associate abiogeny with the origins of life on Earth, and with the scientific process of discovering how that came to be.
   - Think of abiogeny as the scientific explanation for the emergence of life from non-living matter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Abiogeny: The origin of life from non-living matter, no gods involved.
   - Abiogeny: Abiotic to biotic, life from non-life.

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