Scientists believe that macromolecules could have been formed before there were living cells by
A) chemical processes removing water from components.
B) oxidation of compounds containing phosphate.
C) lightning discharge catalyzing addition of water to molecules.
D) enzyme-mediated condensation reactions.
E) acidic hydrolysis of compounds in the Earth's oceans.
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