If We Model the History of the Universe as a Single

question 11

Multiple Choice

If we model the history of the universe as a single day, at what time would the first primitive forms of single-celled microorganisms appear?

• A) 5:00 A.M.
• B) 9:00 A.M.
• C) 12:00 noon
• D) 3:00 P.M.
• E) 5:20 P.M.

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