NEET Zoology Origin of Life MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding the origin of life is correct?
The first cellular forms of life likely originated in a water environment approximately 2000 million years ago.
All life forms are thought to have originated from a single explosion event in a vacuum.
Biogenesis suggests that life arose suddenly from non-living molecules without any evolutionary forces.
The majority opinion supports that life originated through a slow process of evolution from non-living matter.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as it aligns with the context that the first cellular form of life probably originated in a water environment about 2000 million years ago. Statement D is also correct, reflecting the accepted view of biogenesis, but since the question asks for a combination, A stands out as a direct fact. B and C are incorrect interpretations.
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