Study of the origin of life has resulted in the breakdown of cellular development into overlapping stages,beginning with the synthesis of precursor molecules for the synthesis of nucleotides and amino acids and ending in polymers enclosed in membranes acquiring cellular properties.Which of these stages were a focus of study for Miller and Urey in their FIRST experiment?
A)Stage 1: Nucleotides and amino acids were produced prior to the existence of cells.
B)Stage 2: Nucleotides became polymerized to form RNA and/or DNA,and amino acids became polymerized to form proteins.
C)Stage 3: Polymers became enclosed in membranes.
D)Stage 4: Polymers enclosed in membranes acquired cellular properties.
E)Stage 5: Ribosomes were developed inside the membranE.

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Miller and Urey's first experiment focused on simulating early Earth conditions to demonstrate the abiotic synthesis of organic compounds, specifically amino acids, which are crucial precursors for life. This corresponds to Stage 1, where nucleotides and amino acids were produced prior to the existence of cells.

Study of the Origin of Life Has Resulted in the Breakdown