By One Hypothesis, Clay ____

question 25

Multiple Choice

By one hypothesis, clay ____.

• A)facilitated assembly of early organic polymers by concentrating monomers through its negative charge
• B)was present at hydrothermal vents
• C)provided energy for early metabolism
• D)has a positive charge and repelled organic monomers
• E)helped physically form the plasma membrane of protocells

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