What Evidence Suggests That Life Arises Relatively Easily

question 25

Multiple Choice

What evidence suggests that life arises relatively easily?

• A)Life is currently present in extreme environments like deep ocean volcanic vents.
• B)Life was present on Earth soon after the end of the heavy bombardment.
• C)All organisms on Earth use DNA as their genetic material.
• D)Tardigrades, small animals, can survive exposure to the near- vacuum of space.

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