Asked by
Lydia Diama
on Oct 15, 2024Verified
The earliest generally accepted fossils of living organisms are
A) yeasts.
B) stromatolites.
C) zircons.
D) carbon isotopes.
Generally Accepted Fossils
Fossil specimens that are widely recognized and accepted by scientists as valid evidence of ancient life.
Stromatolites
Layered structures formed by the growth of microorganisms, often found in fossil form and important for understanding the Earth's early biosphere and atmospheric evolution.
Yeasts
A diverse group of unicellular fungi that are widely used in baking, brewing, and biotechnology for their ability to ferment sugars.
- Gain an understanding of the time sequence of Earth's formation, including how oceans appeared and life began.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the time sequence of Earth's formation, including how oceans appeared and life began.