What have scientists hypothesized may have happened near hydrothermal vents? A. Some inorganic molecules formed organic molecules in the presence of electricity. B. Amino acids were created from nearby rocks under high temperatures. C. Prokaryotes were formed when eukaryotic cells engulfed each other. D. Reactions driven by heat and metals formed organic molecules.
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These vents are known to support unique ecosystems and are believed to have played a role in the origin of life on Earth. Option A suggests that inorganic molecules formed organic molecules in the presence of electricity. This hypothesis is known as the Show more…
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