MCAT Organic Question — Abiogenesis Theory

  • Reviewed By: Liz Flagge
  • According to the abiogenesis theory of the origin of life, the primitive atmosphere consisted primarily of:

    A) CH4, H2O, O3

    B) NH3, O2, H2

    C) NH3, CH4, H2

    D) O2, CH4, H2O

    Explanation

    The abiogenesis theory posits that early in Earth’s history, the atmosphere was made up of a “primordial soup” of gases that created a highly reducing environment. Oxygen and ozone were not present, as they would have oxidized any biological macromolecules. Thus, choices (A), (B), and (D) are wrong.

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