The Miller-Urey experiments showed that biological molecules could be made from inorganic precursors.These results
A) support the theory that life's molecules originated outside Earth.
B) showed that RNA can catalyze reactions.
C) showed that only the l-isomers of amino acids were formed by living organisms.
D) support the chemical evolution theory.
E) showed how biopolymers are made.

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The Miller-Urey experiments provided evidence supporting the theory of chemical evolution, which suggests that the Earth's early atmosphere and conditions facilitated the synthesis of simple organic compounds that eventually led to the development of life as we know it.

The Miller-Urey Experiments Showed That Biological Molecules Could Be Made