Correct: Free oxygen would have oxidized newly formed organic molecules, preventing their accumulation. B: Does not contradict the claim. C: Unrelated. D: Oxygen production by plants occurred much later. Concept: Primitive atmosphere and chemical evolution.
Correct: Free oxygen would have oxidized newly formed organic molecules, preventing their accumulation. B: Does not contradict the claim. C: Unrelated. D: Oxygen production by plants occurred much later. Concept: Primitive atmosphere and chemical evolution.