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Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth

Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth?

(a)

Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium

(b)

Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

(c)

Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus

(d)

Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium

Answer:

(b)

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Explanation

According to the Oparin-Haldane hypothesis, early Earth’s atmosphere contained elements like carbon and hydrogen, which are essential for life.