wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

According to Oparin, which one of the following was not present in the primitive atmosphere of earth?


A

Oxygen

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B

Methane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

Water vapours

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Hydrogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A

Oxygen


The most important feature of the ancient environment was the absence of free oxygen.

Evidence of such an anaerobic reducing atmosphere is hidden in early rock formations that contain many elements, such as iron and uranium, in their reduced states.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Theories of Evolution
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon