Which of the following is the correct order, from simple to complex, showing the origin of life? A) proteins → CH₄ and NH₃ → amino acids → C, H, O, N B) C, H, O, N → CH₄ and NH₃ → amino acids → proteins C) C, H, O, N → amino acids → proteins → CH₄ and NH₃ D) amino acids → proteins → C, H, O, N → CH₄ and NH₃ E) CH₄ and NH₃ → proteins → C, H, O, N → amino acids

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The correct order from simple to complex in the origin of life starts with the basic elements (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen - C, H, O, N), which combine to form amino acids. These amino acids then link together to form proteins, which are crucial for the structure and function of living organisms. The placeholders (CH₄ and NH₃) likely represent complex biological structures or systems that would come after proteins in the hierarchy of biological complexity.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Order, from Simple