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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.

A

I, II, III, IV

B

I, III, II, IV

C

II, III, I, IV

D

II, III, IV, I

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the theory of chemical evolution (Oparin-Haldane), the sequence of origin of life is:

  1. Synthesis of organic monomers: Formation of diverse organic molecules (like amino acids, sugars) from inorganic constituents .
  2. Synthesis of organic polymers: Formation of giant molecules like RNA, Protein, and Polysaccharides .
  3. Formation of protobionts: Aggregation of these giant molecules into non-cellular forms (capsules) that could reproduce their molecules .
  4. Formation of DNA-based genetic systems: Evolution of the first cellular forms of life with membranous envelopes and stable genetic material (DNA evolved from RNA) .
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