The nonequilibrium created by ____ represents a renewing source of energy.
A) temperature gradients
B) acidic ocean vents
C) alkaline ocean vents
D) radioactive decay
E) protocell formation

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Alkaline ocean vents create a nonequilibrium environment due to the chemical gradients between the alkaline vent fluids and the acidic ocean water, providing a continuous source of energy.

The Nonequilibrium Created by ____ Represents a Renewing Source of Energy