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

---

Definitions:

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

Higher Energy

Describes a state where a system or particle has increased energy, often requiring input of energy to reach this state.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from gamma rays to radio waves.

Increasing Wavelength

A phenomenon where the wavelength of light or other electromagnetic radiation becomes longer, moving from higher energy to lower energy on the spectrum.