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Abiogenesis refers to the natural process by which life arises from non-living matter, such as simple organic compounds. It is a fundamental concept in the study of the origin of life on Earth. The prevailing scientific hypothesis suggests that under the early Earth conditions, a series of chemical reactions could have led to the formation of self-replicating molecules and eventually primitive cells.

Key stages often proposed in abiogenesis include the formation of simple organic monomers from inorganic precursors, the polymerization of these monomers into more complex molecules like proteins and nucleic acids, and the development of self-replicating systems. Finally, the encapsulation of these molecules within membranes to form protocells is considered a crucial step.

While the exact sequence and conditions of abiogenesis remain an active area of research, several scientific experiments and theories explore potential pathways. The Miller-Urey experiment in the 1950s demonstrated that organic molecules could be synthesized from inorganic matter under simulated early Earth conditions. Research continues to investigate how these building blocks could have assembled and organized into the first life forms. The study of abiogenesis seeks to understand the transition from chemistry to biology, explaining how the complex systems we observe in living organisms could have originated from simpler, non-living components.