Many properties of the universe suggest that the universe is relatively young in age. For example, many believe that the sun is decreasing in size. This, if traced back proportionately, would have the earth completely engulfed by the sun several million years ago. If the Universe has been around billions of years, space dust should have been destroyed by this point. Back To Top 5.
Several problems exist with the possibility that a primordial ooze existed that mutated into life.
For example, many key elements to cells react destructively with each other. For example, Sugars destroy amino acids. Both must be present for a cell to form. Also, for many molecules to form, an external source of energy is needed. If this is not present, the energy will destroy the molecules faster than it creates them.