With the Appearance of Photosynthetic Cyanobacteria and Aerobic Bacteria During

question 17

Multiple Choice

With the appearance of photosynthetic cyanobacteria and aerobic bacteria during the Precambrian era,

• A)an oxidizing atmosphere developed on Earth.
• B)the formation of the ozone shield occurred.
• C)the amount of UV light reaching the Earth was reduced and chemical evolution slowed.
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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