The accumulation of free oxygen in the atmosphere
a. was a result of the accumulation of a by-product
of a type of photosynthesis.
b. prevented the further spontaneous generation of
life.
c. provided the opportunity to extract more energy
through aerobic respiration.
d. did not occur immediately after the earth was
formed.
e. did all of these.
Answer: e
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