KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 6. Evolution
Which compounds were used by Miller in his experiment for obtaining amino acids and other organic substances?
- A Ammonia, methane, hydrogen and water vapour
- B Carbon dioxide, water vapour and methane
- C Ammonia, methane and carbon dioxide
- D Methane, ammonia, water vapour and hydrogen cyanide
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(A) Ammonia, methane, hydrogen and water vapour
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(A) Ammonia, methane, hydrogen and water vapourStanley L. Miller and Harold C. Urey conducted an experiment to prove chemical theory of origin of life. Included ammonia, methane and hydrogen in the ratio of 2:2:1 and water vapour.
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