2007-02-26 01:30:23 · 3 answers · asked by Komodo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Originally there was no competition for resources. There would be a distinct disadvantage for new life to be created now in the current highly competitive biosphere on Earth. On another planet, however...
2007-02-26 01:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dastardly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is estimated live on Earth is about 3 billion years in existence. The conditions then were nothing as they are now. Therefore it would be difficult to imagine something like a totally new class of plants emerging from the mud of Borneo.
Whenever they do find a new species the DNA is checked. It usually matches or comes close to species already living or passed.
2007-02-26 09:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Importantly, there is no large solutions of proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids, just existing out in nature right now. Currently living organisms would use them prior to being able to be used to start new life.
2007-02-26 09:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋