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The primordial soup theory depends on the emergence of complex, organic molecules out of inorganic molecules to make the "soup" out of which the first cells evolved.

Which processes must have occurred in the environment of the primordial soup to make that evolution possible?

Select all the correct answers:

A. Energy was so abundant that all molecules in the environment could replicate.
B. Copied molecules were always perfectly identical copies of their predecessors.
C. Molecules that were unable to replicate became less abundant.
D. Molecules were able to make copies of themselves.



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Final answer:

Abundant energy sources facilitated the synthesis of organic molecules from inorganic ones, enabling molecules to replicate and evolve into cells.


Explanation:

Energy sources: Abundant energy from sources like lightning allowed for the reductive synthesis of organic molecules from inorganic precursors.

Mechanism of replication: Molecules gained the ability to make copies of themselves, which is crucial for the evolution of life.

Complex molecule interactions: As the 'soup' of organic molecules became concentrated, interactions led to the emergence of self-replicating molecules and eventually the evolution of cells.


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