AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Zoology Primitive Earth MCQ Question
According to oparin, which one of the following was not present in the primitive atmosphere of the earth :-
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Water vapour
Methane
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Oparin's hypothesis suggests that the early Earth's atmosphere was reducing, lacking free oxygen, which is essential for the formation of organic molecules.
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