Origin of Life

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What is the primary question scientists sought to answer regarding the origin of life?

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How are biomolecules formed?

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Which type of organisms are believed to have appeared first on Earth?

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Prokaryotic and anaerobic organisms.

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What natural phenomenon did the electrical sparks in experiments simulate?

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Lightning.

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What type of cell is considered to be the first in the history of life?

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Prokaryotic cell.

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What does the RNA World Theory propose about the origin of life?

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Life came from RNA.

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What are biomolecules, and why are they significant in the study of the origin of life?

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Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What role did the early Earth's atmosphere play in the formation of life?

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The early Earth's atmosphere provided the necessary conditions for the formation of biomolecules.

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What is the significance of anaerobic conditions in the early Earth environment?

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Anaerobic conditions allowed for the survival of early prokaryotic organisms that did not require oxygen.

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How did lightning contribute to the theories about the origin of life?

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Lightning may have provided the energy needed to synthesize organic compounds from inorganic precursors.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.