One hypothesis for the formation of life suggests that amino acids were carried ready-made to Earth by ________.
A)solar radiation
B)prokaryotes
C)carbonaceous chondrites
D)lightning

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Carbonaceous chondrites are a type of meteorite that contain organic compounds such as amino acids, nucleic acids, and sugars. It is believed that these meteorites delivered these organic molecules to Earth, providing the building blocks for the origin of life.

One Hypothesis for the Formation of Life Suggests That Amino