Why are deep sea vents thought to be good candidates for the origin of life?
A. Vents release high concentrations of light isotopes, which speeds up enzymatic reactions
B. The iron sulfides in vents may have trapped and protected ancient biomolecules
C. Vents create new seafloor, which makes room for new life
D. Vents produce complex organic molecules that formed in underground magma chambers
Q2. Which of the following is not true about the RNA world hypothesis?
A. Ribosomes are active lipid molecules that catalyze cell formation
B. RNA evolved into DNA and proteins
C. Lipids may have formed a protective environment for RNA to function inside
D. RNA is catalytic and can self-replicate