What is significant about detecting uracil in meteorites?
A) Uracil is found in DNA which is thought to be the original genetic material
B) Uracil is a precursor for many other biological molecules including DNA and proteins
C) Uracil is a very complex molecule that can only be made in living cells, thus confirming that extraterrestrial life exists
D) Uracil is found in RNA which is thought to be the original genetic material
E) Uracil can catalyze reactions
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