STANDARDZoology-Origin of Life
STANDARD Zoology Miller-Urey Experiment MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
In 1953 SL Miller through lab experiments gave evidence that life arose from non living organic molecules. The primitive earth conditions created were
A
low temperature, volcanic storms, atmosphere rich in oxygen
B
low temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere
C
high temperature, volcanic storms, non reducing atmosphere
D
high temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere with CH₄, NH₃
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Miller's experiment simulated early Earth conditions with a reducing atmosphere containing CH₄ and NH₃, leading to the formation of organic molecules.
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