RAJASTHAN PMT Rajasthan - PMT Solved Paper-2008

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    Which of the following was formed in S Millers experiment?

    A)  Amino acids                      

    B)  Nucleic acids

    C)  UV radiations   

    D)         Microspheres

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In 1953, Stanley Miller synthesized organic compounds under conditions resembling the primitive atmosphere of the earth, a mixture of water vapour methane, hydrogen and ammonia (last three in ratio of 1 : 2: 2) was circulated through a closed apparatus by steam from boiling water and subjected to an electric spark discharge (7,000 volt) between tungsten electrodes. This apparatus was permitted to run for a week. The result was several amino acids.


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