The iron-sulfur world hypothesis suggests that organic molecules formed near:
A) volcanoes.
B) sulfur pools.
C) pools of water.
D) hydrothermal vents.
E) low atmosphere clouds.

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The iron-sulfur world hypothesis posits that life began at hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, where mineral-laden water provides a rich source of chemicals. These conditions could have facilitated the formation of organic molecules necessary for life.

The Iron-Sulfur World Hypothesis Suggests That Organic Molecules Formed Near