NEETBiologyEvolutionMCQ+4 / −1
The concept of chemical evolution is based on-
- ACrystallization of chemicals
- BEffect of solar radiation on chemicals
- CPossible origin of life by combination of chemicals under suitable environmental conditions
- DInteraction of water, air and clay under intense heat
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Correct answer: C
Chemical evolution has two meanings and uses. The first refers to the theories of evolution of the chemical elements in the universe through nucleosynthesis. The second use of chemical evolution or chemosynthesis is as a hypothesis to explain how life might possibly have developed or evolved from non-life.
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