For the stability of the organic compounds, Oparin opined that, probably:
| 1. | UV radiation never reached the surface of the primeval Earth |
| 2. | the primeval Earth was in a molten state |
| 3. | the primeval Earth atmosphere was reducing rather than oxidizing |
| 4. | plenty of energy sources were available for chemical reactions to occur |
According to Oparin, which one of the following was not present in the primitive atmosphere of the earth?
| 1. | Oxygen | 2. | Hydrogen |
| 3. | Water vapour | 4. | Methane |