Why Is the Chemical Evolution Model Preferred by Scientists Over

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Multiple Choice

Why is the chemical evolution model preferred by scientists over other theories for the origin of life on Earth?

• A) it is the theory that best fits the available data
• B) because we have been able to create Life in the laboratory
• C) because it was written down in ancient scriptures
• D) because the other theories have been shown to be incorrect

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