Evolution Of Life Question 46

Question: The presence of which one of the following was absolutely essential for the development of the first life forms?

Options:

A) Heat produced by a planet whose surface was still warm.

B) A reducing atmosphere.

C) Volcanoes spewing forth various gases.

D) UV light.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Reducing atmosphere would have enhanced the joining of simple molecules to form more-complex ones.