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Experiment to prove that synthesis of organic compounds formed the basis of origin of life was performed by :
Experiment to prove that synthesis of organic compounds formed the basis of origin of life was performed by :
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The correct option is C Miller
Stanley L. Miller and Harold C. Urey in 1953, assembled an atmosphere similar to that thought to exist on early earth (this had molecules like ammonia, methane and hydrogen sulphide, but no oxygen) over water. This was maintained at a temperature just below 100°C and sparks were passed through the mixture of gases to simulate lightning. At the end of a week, 15% of the carbon (from methane) had been converted to simple compounds of carbon including amino acids which make up protein molecules.
Stanley L. Miller and Harold C. Urey in 1953, assembled an atmosphere similar to that thought to exist on early earth (this had molecules like ammonia, methane and hydrogen sulphide, but no oxygen) over water. This was maintained at a temperature just below 100°C and sparks were passed through the mixture of gases to simulate lightning. At the end of a week, 15% of the carbon (from methane) had been converted to simple compounds of carbon including amino acids which make up protein molecules.
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