The organic soup in which the first cell is believed to have arisen probably contained
A)isolated atoms.
B)bubbling hot gases only.
C)algae and other microscopic organisms.
D)amino acids and other organic acids.
E)nucleic acids and proteins.

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The organic soup theory suggests that the first cell arose in a mixture of water, organic compounds, and energy sources such as lightning or volcanic activity. This mixture likely contained amino acids and other organic acids, which are the building blocks of proteins and other essential molecules for life.

The Organic Soup in Which the First Cell Is Believed