NEET2010ZoologyEvolutionActual

Which compound has very important role in prebiotic evolution?

Options

ASulphur dioxide
BNitric oxide
CMethane
DSulphur trioxide

Correct answer

C. Methane

Step-by-step solution

JBS Haldane (1920) used the term "Prebiotic soup" or "hot dilute soup of organic substances" for oceanic water containing mixture of simple organic compounds. Methane ( CH ₄ ) was probably the first organic compound and hydrogen cyanide was formed later.

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