The Accumulation of Free Oxygen in the Atmosphere ____

question 36

Multiple Choice

The accumulation of free oxygen in the atmosphere ____.  

• A) was a result of the accumulation of a by-product of a type of photosynthesis
• B) caused the further spontaneous generation of life
• C) provided the opportunity to extract more energy through anaerobic respiration
• D) occurred immediately after the earth was formed
• E) allowed for DNA to replace RNA as the primary data storage molecule

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