Definition

The idea that living things can come from non-living materials without any other living things being involved.

Example

The theory of abiogenesis suggests that life originated from simple organic compounds.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of abiogenesis?

Yeah, it's that theory about life coming from nonliving matter, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how life could start from just basic elements.

I know, it really makes you think about how everything began.

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Root Explanation

Abiogenesis is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "bio" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "genesis" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The word refers to the origin of life from non-living matter, indicating a process that occurs without pre-existing life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without life' ('a-' means without and 'bio' means life) leading to the 'origin' ('genesis') of life itself.

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