Question

Consider the following three statements and select the correct option stating which one is true (T) and which one is false (F).
(i) Oparin of Russia and Haldane of England proposed that the first form of life could have come from pre-existing non-living organic molecules (e.g., RNA, protein, etc.) and that formation of life was preceded by chemical evolution.
(ii) Based on observations made during a sea voyage round the world, Charles Darwin concluded concluded that existing living forms share similarities to varying degrees only among themselves.
(iii) Evolution by natural selection must have started when cellular forms of life with different metabolic capability originated on Earth.

• A. F T T
• B. T F T
• C. T T F
• D. F F T

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

F T T

Based on observations made during a sea voyage around the world, Charles Darwin concluded that existing living forms share similarities to varying degrees not only among themselves but also with life forms that existed millions of years ago.