Question

In one hypothesis about the origin of life on Earth, scientists propose that organic molecules were produced from inorganic molecules in chemical reactions. How would you evaluate a scientist's claim that reactions, showing organic molecules emerging from inorganic molecules, can be seen in nature today?

Answer 1

Answer:

The claim is likely to be false because the current conditions on Earth are opposed to the formation of life.

Explanation:

Our current atmosphere contains an abundance of oxygen. Free oxygen often stops the formation of organic molecules. It is false because our current conditions on Earth, with oxygen, make life less likely to occur.