Which of the following environments is thought to have promoted the dehydration synthesis of polypeptides and other macromolecules from smaller organic monomers on a prebiotic Earth?
A) freshwater swamps and marshes
B) deep-sea hydrothermal vents
C) hot sand, clay, or rock along the seashore
D) sediments at the bottom of the world's oceans

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Hot sand, clay, or rock along the seashore could have provided the necessary heat to drive dehydration synthesis reactions, facilitating the formation of macromolecules from monomers.

Which of the Following Environments Is Thought to Have Promoted