According to One Hypothesis,clay May Have Played an Essential Role

question 87

Multiple Choice

According to one hypothesis,clay may have played an essential role in the formation of complex molecules of life.How might clay have participated in that process?

• A) by attracting positively charged molecules that became concentrated
• B) by acting as an enzyme to catalyze dehydration synthesis reactions
• C) by transferring electrons from one molecule to another
• D) by acting as a template for RNA molecule production
• E) by gathering from the sun energy necessary to power reactions of synthesis of complex molecules

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