Why don't new biological macromolecules form abiotically from nonliving matter on the Earth today?
A) The special environmental conditions that are required do not exist.
B) There are not enough of the various elements needed.
C) There is not enough available energy.
D) There is no need for biological macromolecules.
E) Biological macromolecules do arise abioticallybut are quickly consumed by organisms.

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The early Earth had unique conditions such as a reducing atmosphere, high energy inputs from volcanic activity, and lightning that facilitated the abiotic synthesis of macromolecules. These conditions do not exist in the same way today.

Why Don't New Biological Macromolecules Form Abiotically from Nonliving Matter