Questions: Who developed the idea of chemical evolution? Konstantin Mereschkowski Graham Cair Charles Darwin J. B. S. Haldane

Who developed the idea of chemical evolution?
Konstantin Mereschkowski
Graham Cair
Charles Darwin
J. B. S. Haldane
Transcript text: Who developed the idea of chemical evolution? Konstantin Mereschkowski Graham Cair Charles Darwin J. B. S. Haldane
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The answer is the fourth one (D): J. B. S. Haldane.

Explanation for each option:

  • Konstantin Mereschkowski: He is known for his work on the endosymbiotic theory, which explains the origin of eukaryotic cells, not chemical evolution.

  • Graham Cair: This name does not correspond to a well-known figure associated with the development of the idea of chemical evolution.

  • Charles Darwin: He is famous for his theory of evolution by natural selection, but he did not develop the idea of chemical evolution.

  • J. B. S. Haldane: He, along with Aleksandr Oparin, is credited with independently developing the concept of chemical evolution, which suggests that life on Earth arose from simple organic compounds.

In summary, J. B. S. Haldane is recognized for his contributions to the idea of chemical evolution.

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