When Did the First Single-Celled Organisms Evolve on Earth

question 12

Multiple Choice

When did the first single-celled organisms evolve on Earth?

• A) longer than 4.6 billion years ago
• B) between 4.6 and 3.4 billion years ago
• C) between 3.4 and 1.2 billion years ago
• D) Between 1.2 billion years ago and 500 million years ago

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