One theory for the origin of life suggests that life was transported to Earth in meteorites. This is referred to as
A) naturism
B) intelligent design
C) panspermia
D) chemical evolution

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The theory suggesting that life was transported to Earth in meteorites is referred to as panspermia. This theory posits that microorganisms or even the building-block chemicals of life could have hitched a ride on meteorites and survived the journey through space to land on Earth, kick-starting the evolution of life here.

One Theory for the Origin of Life Suggests That Life