For the stability of the organic compounds, Oparin opined that, probably:

1. UV radiation never reached the surface of the primeval Earth
2. the primeval Earth was in a molten state
3. the primeval Earth atmosphere was reducing rather than oxidizing
4. plenty of energy sources were available for chemical reactions to occur
Subtopic:  Definition & Types of Evolution | Cosmic Evolution | Examples of Chemical Evolution |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion(A): In England, before industrialisation set in, it was observed that there were more white-winged moths on trees than dark-winged or melanised moths.
Reason(R): Melanic form arose from a mutation only after the onset of industrial revolution.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False
2. (A) is False but (R) is True
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Subtopic:  Definition & Types of Evolution |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Evolution is a stochastic process.
Reason (R): Evolution is based on chance events in nature and chance mutation in the organisms.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False
2. (A) is False but (R) is True
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
4. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Subtopic:  Definition & Types of Evolution |  A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF EVOLUTION |
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