Definition of "prebiotic" [prebiotic]

• Prebiological. (adjective)

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• "So people believe now that Titan is most likely what we call a prebiotic planet, because it's so cold organic material did not get to the stage of becoming biological material, and therefore life could have evolved on it."
• "Selection may have some influence even in prebiotic conditions, but that isn't the issue here."
• "Zachriel, you previously stated "Selection may have some influence even in prebiotic conditions, but that isn't the issue here.""