BIO NMDCAT Concept of Evolution
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5. Which combination of gases was considered characteristic of the primitive Earth’s atmosphere in the Oparin-Haldane hypothesis?

A. Oxygen, nitrogen, argon, neon
B. Methane, ammonia, hydrogen, water vapour
C. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, ozone, nitrogen
D. Nitrogen, oxygen, chlorine, helium

📝 Explanation

Correct: These reducing gases were proposed to support synthesis of organic molecules. A, C, D: Include oxygen or inert gases inconsistent with the original hypothesis. Concept: Primitive atmosphere.

📖 Additional Information

  • Oxygen, nitrogen, argon, neon
  • Methane, ammonia, hydrogen, water vapour
  • Oxygen, carbon dioxide, ozone, nitrogen
  • Nitrogen, oxygen, chlorine, helium

Correct: These reducing gases were proposed to support synthesis of organic molecules. A, C, D: Include oxygen or inert gases inconsistent with the original hypothesis. Concept: Primitive atmosphere.

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