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JIPMER 2010
Exam
JIPMER
Year
2010
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Evolution

JIPMER 2010 · Zoology · Evolution

Which compound has very important role in prebiotic evolution?

Which compound has very important role in prebiotic evolution?

Options

  1. ASulphur dioxide
  2. BNitric oxide
  3. CMethane
  4. 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 (CH4)\left(\mathrm{CH}_4\right) was probably the first organic compound and hydrogen cyanide was formed later.
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