Examination of meteorites has revealed that they contain the chemistry of life. All of the following have been found in meteorites except
A) purines and pyrimidines.
B) amino acids.
C) glucose.
D) magnetite.
E) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

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Although purines and pyrimidines, amino acids, magnetite, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have all been found in meteorites, glucose has not been detected. Glucose is a simple sugar that is important for life on Earth, but it is not a common molecule found in meteorites.

Examination of Meteorites Has Revealed That They Contain the Chemistry