Chemically, the process leading to life on Earth began with lots of liquid water and
A) helium
B) hydrocarbons (molecules which had hydrogen and carbon)
C) radium and its isotopes
D) molecules containing iron
E) molecules containing iridium

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Hydrocarbons are necessary building blocks for life as they make up a large part of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Water also played a crucial role in allowing these molecules to come together and form the first living organisms.

Chemically, the Process Leading to Life on Earth Began with Lots