An Experimental Test of the Hypothesis to Explain the Origin

question 66

Multiple Choice

An experimental test of the hypothesis to explain the origin of the first organic compounds on Earth might include all of the following sequential steps (starting with A and proceeding to E) except

• A)assembling an atmosphere with H₂,CH₄,NH₃,and H₂S.
• B)placing this atmosphere over liquid water.
• C)inoculating with a few bacteria to get the process started.
• D)increasing the temperature of the gases.
• E)providing energy with electrical spark discharges.

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