Why Don't New Biological Macromolecules Form Abiotically from Nonliving Matter

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why don't new biological macromolecules form abiotically from nonliving matter on the Earth today?

• A) The special environmental conditions that are required do not exist.
• B) There are not enough of the various elements needed.
• C) There is not enough available energy.
• D) There is no need for biological macromolecules.
• E) Biological macromolecules do arise abioticallybut are quickly consumed by organisms.

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