Question

What do scientists now think about the basis of life

Answer 1

ANSWER:

Scientists are now of the opinion that life originated from inorganic molecules.

EXPLANATION:

• Scientists now think that "life on earth" originated around 3.5 to 3.9 million years ago.

• According to scientists, "building blocks of life"(amino acids) were first formed and these combined to form the compounds essentially needed for life on earth.

• There are many scientists who also think that the first organic molecules on earth came from meteorites.

• There are however many scientists who also think that some of the "building blocks of life" may have been formed abiotically on earth.