In various experiments that recreated conditions on the early Earth, molecules such as amino acids, glucose and ribose were produced from
A) clay.
B) ether.
C) formaldehyde.
D) alcohols.
E) ATP.

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Formaldehyde is a simple organic compound that can undergo reactions to form more complex molecules like amino acids and sugars, which are essential for life.

In Various Experiments That Recreated Conditions on the Early Earth