Examination of meteorites suggests that
A) life is not limited to Earth.
B) life originated in outer space from nonliving matter.
C) comets brought Earth most of its water.
D) meteorites brought life to Earth.
E) meteorites are responsible for Earth's magnetic field.

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Examination of meteorites has provided evidence for the presence of organic molecules, including amino acids, which are the building blocks of life. This suggests that life may not be limited to Earth and could have originated elsewhere in the universe.

Examination of Meteorites Suggests That