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What is vital force theory?
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Solution
Organic molecules like sugars, starches, proteins and vitamins were believed to be derived from living organisms, including plants and animals, through natural processes and could not be synthesised in laboratories. The force responsible for the production of organic molecules is referred to as vital force theory.
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