Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134154008
Author: Michael D. Johnson
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Chapter 22, Problem 11TY
In what order did events occur that led to life on Earth? (1) appearance of aerobic organisms, (2) appearance of photosynthetic organisms, (3) appearance and increase of O2 in the atmosphere, (4) self-replicating RNA develops
a. 4, 2, 3, 1
b. 2, 3, 1,4
c. 3, 1, 4, 2
d. 1, 2, 4, 3
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