Which one of the following was obtained by S. Miller in his experiments on the origin of life before 1953:
1.  Simple sugars
2.  Amino acids
3.  Nucleotide
4.  Peptides

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In 1953 SL Miller created primitive earth conditions in the laboratory and gave experimental evidence for origin of first form of life from pre-existing non-living organic molecules. The primitive earth conditions created include 

1. low temperature, volcanic storms, atmosphere rich in oxygen 
2. low temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere
3. high temperature , volcanic storms, non-reducing atmosphere
4. high temperature , volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere containing CH4, NH3 etc.

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From his experiments, S.L. Miller produced amino acids by mixing which of the following in a closed flask:

1. CH3, H2, NH4 and water vapour at 800°C

2. CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapour at 600°C

3. CH3, H2, NH3 and water vapour at 600°C

4. CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapour at 800°C

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