A Hypothesis Currently Getting a Lot of Attention Concerning the Origin

question 23

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis currently getting a lot of attention concerning the origin of biological molecules is that they originated ____.  

• A) in hot springs
• B) under ice sheets in Antarctica
• C) near hydrothermal oceanic vents
• D) in salt lakes
• E) in tidal pools

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