In the Section "Investigating Life:E

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life:E. T. and the Origin of Life," what hypothesis were the scientists testing?

• A)Organic molecules can be made on Earth.
• B)Extraterrestrial life can be detected on meteorites.
• C)Life can be created from a mixture of organic molecules.
• D)Low-oxygen conditions existed on Earth when production of organic molecules first began.
• E)Meteorites can bring organic molecules from extraterrestrial origins to Earth.

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