Oparin and Haldane proposed that life originated on earth sponataneously from non-living matter, i.e. organic molecules. SL Miller conducted an experiment where he created conditions similar to primitive atmosphere, in laboratory such as high temperature, reducing atmosphere consisting of CH4, NH3, etc. When he created a electric discharge in the flask containing all of these at 800°C. Organic molecules, e.g. amino acids were formed. This supports the above hypothesis that life could have originated from organic matter.
What was proposed by Oparin and Haldane on origin of life? How did SL Miller’s experiment support their proposal?
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M.B suresh
Oparin and Haldane proposed that life originated on earth sponataneously from non-living matter, i.e. organic molecules. SL Miller conducted an experiment where he created conditions similar to primitive atmosphere, in laboratory such as high temperature, reducing atmosphere consisting of CH4, NH3, etc. When he created a electric discharge in the flask containing all of these at 800°C. Organic molecules, e.g. amino acids were formed. This supports the above hypothesis that life could have originated from organic matter.