One Hypothesis Concerning the Origin of the Abiotic Synthesis of Proteins

question 10

Multiple Choice

One hypothesis concerning the origin of the abiotic synthesis of proteins holds that these proteins formed on and were bound and protected by

• A)oceanic stratified mica crystals.
• B)clay compounds in tidal flats.
• C)sediments in the oceans.
• D)oceanic metal ores.
• E)none of these.

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