biogenesis
/-nɪ-/
Meanings
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noun
The process by which living organisms come into existence, especially from living organisms or their precursors.
- "Biogenesis is the process by which new organisms are formed from pre-existing organisms."
- "The theory of biogenesis states that all life originated from a common ancestor."
Antonyms
abiogenesis
Variants
List of all variants of biogenesis that leads to same resultbiogeneses , biogenesis , biogenetic , biogenetically
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek bios ('life') + genesis ('origin')
Trivia
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The term 'biogenesis' was first used by the French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1802.
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Biogenesis is a key concept in the field of astrobiology, which studies the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.
Related Concepts
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Abiogenesis: The theory that living organisms arose from non-living matter
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Biological evolution: The process by which living organisms change and develop over generations
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Biogenesis is a fundamental concept in biology and has been the subject of scientific inquiry for centuries. It is closely related to the fields of evolution and genetics.
How to Memorize "biogenesis"
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visualize
- Imagine the process of a single-celled organism dividing and giving rise to two new organisms.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of the origin of life.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Bios-Genesis' to remember the meaning of the word.
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