Photosynthesis was a great step forward in the evolution of life on Earth, because with photosynthesis
A) we have the way in which life on Earth and life on Mars resemble each other
B) life could, for the first time, reproduce (make copies of itself)
C) we have the common ancestor that gave rise to every species of life now on Earth
D) life could extract chemical energy from sunlight
E) life did not have to evolve any further

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Photosynthesis allowed life to harness and use the energy from sunlight, which was a significant advancement in the ability to obtain energy. This allowed for the growth and development of more complex organisms, and was a turning point in the evolution of life on Earth.

Photosynthesis Was a Great Step Forward in the Evolution of Life