Question

Which of the following is the more important for origin of life?

• A. Carbon
• B. Oxygen
• C. Water
• D. Nitrogen

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Carbon

Correct option is (a)-

The explanation of the correct option.

1. Carbon molecules are the basic building block of living organisms and are found in all living organisms.
2. Without carbon, we can not think of the simplest life.

The explanation of the incorrect option.

Option (b)-

Heterotroph was the first life that existed without the presence of life, so without oxygen, life can exist.

Option (c)-

The accumulation of inorganic molecules occurs in water, which results in the formation of organic molecules, but still, carbon is the most important for life.

Option (d)-

Nitrogen is important, but carbon is the primary requirement for the presence of life.

Final Answer: Carbon is the most important for the origin of life.