Question

Organic compounds that first evolved on earth and required for the origin of life were:

• A. Urea and amino acids
• B. Proteins and nucleic acids
• C. Proteins and amino acids
• D. Urea and nucleic acid

Answer 1

The correct option is B Proteins and nucleic acids

• Proteins and nucleic acids are the two most basic compounds required for the sustenance of life.
• Proteins provided a limiting membrane and boundary to primitive entities and nucleic acids are important information molecules, which are required to build self-replicating entities. Option B is correct