Several scientific laboratories across the globe are involved in research concerning the origin of life on Earth. Which graph below, if the results were produced abiotically, would have the greatest promise for revealing important information about the origin of Earth's first genetic system?

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Graph B shows an increase in complexity over time, indicating the development of a genetic system. This could potentially provide important information about the origin of Earth's first genetic system. The other graphs do not show as clear of a trend or increase in complexity.

Several Scientific Laboratories Across the Globe Are Involved in Research