Life on Earth probably evolved in the ocean. All of the following evidence supports this statement EXCEPT:
A) the cellular makeup of all living organisms depends on a saline solution to dissolve and transport chemicals.
B) biosynthesis cannot occur without high concentrations of free oxygen, similar to the condition of Earth's early atmosphere and ocean.
C) the basic molecules of life (simple sugars and amino acids) form spontaneously in a solution similar to that of Earth's early ocean.
D) the thermal and chemical characteristics of water allow intricate biochemical reactions to occur, such as those required for biosynthesis.
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Q5: Evidence suggests the universe began about 13.7
Q7: In the scientific method, scientific theories:
A) must
Q8: About 1.5 billion years ago, oxygen began
Q9: The first life forms on Earth arose:
A)
Q10: The world ocean:
A) plays a minor role
Q11: To recreate an environment for biosynthesis, scientists
Q11: Our sun and its family of planets
Q13: After Earth's formation, the planet's ocean did
Q15: Which of the following best describes biosynthesis?
A)
Q17: The ocean originated from:
A) volcanic gases.
B) radioactive
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