The Miller-Urey experiments demonstrated that A) under specific conditions, the basic building blocks of life can form. B) life on Earth came from other bodies in the solar system. C) CO₂, N₂, H₂S, and SO₂ were probably present in Earth's early atmosphere. D) volcanic eruptions may have released CO₂, N₂, H₂S, and SO₂ into Earth's early atmosphere. E) ice is present in meteorites and on Mars.

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The Miller-Urey experiments were designed to simulate the conditions of early Earth's atmosphere and demonstrated that under these conditions, amino acids and other organic compounds essential for life could form. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, D, and E are not supported by the Miller-Urey experiments.

The Miller-Urey Experiments Demonstrated That