Evidence suggests that the first living molecules may have formed near ____.
A)the continents
B)subduction zones
C)the surface of the ocean
D)mineral-rich seeps on the ocean floor

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The prevailing scientific theory suggests that the first living molecules likely formed in environments rich in minerals and energy, such as hydrothermal vents or mineral-rich seeps on the ocean floor. These environments would have provided the necessary conditions for chemical reactions leading to the formation of organic molecules.

Evidence Suggests That the First Living Molecules May Have Formed