Math-probability and theroy of evolution

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In summary, the conversation discusses the belief that life was created by accident, despite the mathematical improbability of this happening. The probability of a simple protein forming by accident is calculated to be 1 in 10 to the power of 171, which is much higher than the number of atoms in the universe. The time it would take for a simple protein to form by accident is also estimated to be longer than the existence of the universe. The concept of evolution is brought up, with a question about what exactly becomes a simple protein and a request for more details on the mathematical conditions mentioned.
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Why people believe that life become by accident if math say that it is almost imposible ?

it is matahmaticly-statistic almost imposible that even simple protein become just by accident!
mathematitions calculate that probability to becom simple protein by accident is only 1 : 10 to the 171 power
all universe has 10to the 80power atoms!
time for become one simple protein(with 100amino-acid in sequence) by accident will be 10to the242 power years!so far fa far longer that universe exist ...
 
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I take evolution you say focuses on generation of life or its molecular components from simple atoms or chemicals. I am not certain you say WHAT becomes simple protein, e.g. hydrogen molecules, water, carbon dioxide ? Could you show us more details of conditions in mathematics you quote ?
 

What is the theory of evolution?

The theory of evolution is a scientific explanation for how all living things on Earth have developed and changed over time. It proposes that all species of organisms have descended from a common ancestor through a process of natural selection, genetic variation, and genetic drift.

How does probability play a role in the theory of evolution?

Probability is an important concept in the theory of evolution as it helps explain how genetic variations occur and how they are passed down from one generation to the next. Random mutations in DNA, combined with natural selection, can lead to the development of new traits and adaptations in a species, increasing their chances of survival and reproduction.

What is natural selection?

Natural selection is the process by which organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to their offspring. This leads to changes in the genetic makeup of a species over time, ultimately resulting in the evolution of new species.

How does the study of probability help us understand the mechanisms of evolution?

The study of probability allows us to make predictions about the likelihood of certain genetic variations occurring in a population. By understanding the probability of these variations, we can better understand how and why certain traits become more prevalent in a species over time.

What evidence supports the theory of evolution?

There is a wealth of evidence from various fields of science that supports the theory of evolution, including fossil records, comparative anatomy and embryology, DNA sequencing, and observations of natural selection in action. Additionally, the theory of evolution has been tested and validated through numerous experiments and observations, making it one of the most well-supported theories in science.

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