When Simple Is Not So Simple

The theory of chemical solution proposes that life on earth developed by spontaneous chemical reaction billions of years ago.

The theory is not that an accident directly transformed lifeless matter into birds, reptiles, or other complex life-forms. Rather, the claim is that a series  of spontaneous chemical reactions eventually resulted in very simple life-forms such as algae and other single-minded organisms.  

Based on what is now known about these single-celled organisms, it is reasonable to assume  that they are so simple that  they could have appeared spontaneously?  For example, how simple are single-celled algae?  Let's examine one type in particular, the unicellular green algae of the genus Dunaliella of the order Volvocales. 

Next time: When Simple Is Not So Simple/Unique Cell Organisms

From the Awake!  magazine