An Hypothesis Currently Getting a Lot of Attention Concerning the Origin

question 18

Multiple Choice

An hypothesis currently getting a lot of attention concerning the origin of biological molecules is that they originated

• A) in hot springs.
• B) near volcanoes.
• C) near hydrothermal oceanic vents.
• D) in salt lakes.
• E) in tidal pools.

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