Scientists only understand how the first amino acids and nucleic acids formed on Earth; researchers have no theories as to how early sugars were produced.

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Scientists have proposed several theories about how early sugars may have been produced, including through reactions involving carbon dioxide and formaldehyde, or through the reaction of hydrogen cyanide with simple sugars. However, there is still much debate and uncertainty in this area of research.

Scientists Only Understand How the First Amino Acids and Nucleic