NEET
Zoology

Origin Of Life Chemical Evolution 1

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Consistency: 15%
Weightage: 3 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
3 MCQs

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PYQ 2007
easy
zoology ID: neet-200

The concept of chemical evolution is based on:

1. crystallization of chemicals
2. interaction of water, air, and clay under intense heat
3. effect of solar radiation on chemicals
4. possible origin of life by a combination of chemicals
under suitable environmental conditions

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PYQ 2008
medium
zoology ID: neet-200
Which one of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?
1. They could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings
2. They were able to reproduce
3. They were partially isolated from the surroundings
4. They could maintain an internal environment

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03
PYQ 2016
medium
zoology ID: neet-201

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the origin of life?

I: Formation of protobionts.
II: Synthesis of organic monomers.
III: Synthesis of organic polymers.
IV: Formation of DNA-based genetic systems.

1. I, II, III, IV 2. I, III, II, IV
3. II, III, I, IV 4. II, III, IV, I
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