Which of the Following Is Not a Hypothesis for How

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a hypothesis for how life began?

• A)Methane and hydrogen sulfide from deep-sea hydrothermal vents and hot springs like those at Yellowstone National Park provided the necessary materials.
• B)Asteroids and comets brought amino acids to Earth.
• C)Outgassing and related volcanic materials brought proto amino acids to the surface of the earth.
• D)Methane and ammonia in the early atmosphere combined with the help of lightning or ultraviolet light to produce the first amino acids.

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