One hypothesis suggests that complex organic compounds first formed ____.
A)in the atmosphere rich in oxygen
B)along the rocks of the primitive ocean
C)in bogs
D)near hydrothermal vents
E)in deep, dark, cold water

Question

One hypothesis suggests that complex organic compounds first formed ____. ​
A)in the atmosphere rich in oxygen
B)along the rocks of the primitive ocean
C)in bogs
D)near hydrothermal vents
E)in deep, dark, cold water

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The hypothesis suggests that complex organic compounds first formed near hydrothermal vents, where the energy from the vents could power the synthesis of organic molecules and the minerals from the vents could act as catalysts for the reactions.

One Hypothesis Suggests That Complex Organic Compounds First Formed ____