The Scenario of Prebiotic Evolution Leading to the Origin of Life

question 60

Multiple Choice

The scenario of prebiotic evolution leading to the origin of life on Earth is plausible because:

• A)experiments suggest that all the chemical components of living cells can be formed quickly from inorganic precursors.
• B)there was a vast period of time for simple chemicals to evolve into complex cells.
• C)it has been observed to occur near thermal vents at the bottom of the ocean.
• D)it has been observed under laboratory conditions.
• E)it has been observed to occur on other planets.

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