Phase 1 of the creation of life on earth was the formation of small molecules containing carbon and hydrogen. Phase 2 was the formation of self-replicating, information-containing molecules. Phase 3 was: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. the development of a nucleus, enabling metabolism and creating the first cells. the formation of DNA. the development of a membrane, enabling metabolism and creating the first cells. the formation of RNA. the cooling of the earth to a temperature conducive to life.