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Briefly explain the iron-sulfur world hypothesis and identify two pieces of evidence that support this
  hypothesis. What will be an ideal response?

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During the Oligocene epoch, specializations in mammals that are suggestive of a more open type of
  habitat include all of the following except::
  a. longer legs.
  b. larger body size.
  c. specialized teeth.
  d. larger relative brain size.
  e. the amniote egg.
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6 years ago
Answer to q. 1

The iron sulfide hypothesis states that early polymerization leading to the origin life occurred in
cracks of the deep ocean floor that released hot water, carbon dioxide and minerals such as iron and
sulfide . Laboratory simulations of these hydrothermal vents have produced organic compounds by
iron and nickel sulfide catalysis of carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide.

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