Which of the following was part of the vital force theory ?
A) The compounds found in living things are just like those found in the non-living world.
B) The compounds found in living things are interesting, but can easily be produced in the laboratory.
C) The compounds found in living things can not be produced in the laboratory.

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The vital force theory posited that organic compounds could only be synthesized from living organisms because they were thought to possess a "vital force" necessary for their creation. This theory was disproven when Friedrich Wöhler synthesized urea, an organic compound, from inorganic materials in 1828.

Which of the Following Was Part of the Vital Force