When did life begin?

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While the exact timeline is still unclear, most scientific evidence points towards life beginning sometime between 4.2 and 3.5 billion years ago. This is based on the discovery of fossils and biomolecules in rocks dated to this time period, as well as the potential for life to have originated in the favorable conditions of early Earth's atmosphere and oceans. The other options (A, C, D, E) do not accurately reflect current scientific understanding of the origins of life.

When Did Life Begin