Which of these substances, present in the prebiotic environment on Earth, could have been critical in making the chemical synthesis of biologically important polymers more favorable?
A) Water
B) Sodium ions
C) Methane
D) Nickel ions
E) Hydrogen

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Nickel ions could have acted as catalysts in the prebiotic environment, facilitating the formation of complex organic molecules and polymers necessary for the origin of life.

Which of These Substances, Present in the Prebiotic Environment on Earth