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27. Which statement best explains why the Miller-Urey experiment remains scientifically important?

A. It proved spontaneous generation is correct.
B. It demonstrated that organic molecules can arise under plausible prebiotic conditions.
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C. It produced the first living bacterial cell.
D. It confirmed that evolution has stopped.

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Correct: The experiment provided strong support for chemical evolution. A: Spontaneous generation has been disproved. C: No living cells were produced. D: Evolution continues. Concept: Scientific significance of Miller-Urey experiment.

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  • It proved spontaneous generation is correct.
  • It demonstrated that organic molecules can arise under plausible prebiotic conditions.
  • It produced the first living bacterial cell.
  • It confirmed that evolution has stopped.

Correct: The experiment provided strong support for chemical evolution. A: Spontaneous generation has been disproved. C: No living cells were produced. D: Evolution continues. Concept: Scientific significance of Miller-Urey experiment.

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