Question

(01.05 mc)
one explanation of lifes origins suggests that meteorites gave way to life on earth. which of the following provides evidence to support this idea?
organic molecules form in earths atmosphere and travel through space in meteorites.
vesicles in meteorites and microspheres can maintain an internal environment and store and release energy like cells do.
some meteorites contain organic compounds which may be precursors to todays living cells.
meteorites contain full dna molecules, which self - replicate and pass onto future generations.

Explanation:

Organic compounds in meteorites being precursors to living cells is evidence for life - origins from meteorites. Organic molecules forming in Earth's atmosphere and traveling in meteorites doesn't directly link meteorites to life - origin. Vesicles in meteorites having some cell - like functions is not as strong evidence as organic compounds being precursors. Meteorites do not contain full self - replicating DNA molecules.

Answer:

Some meteorites contain organic compounds which may be precursors to today's living cells.