In the 1800s, a popular belief known as vitalism stated that life processes could not be explained by the laws of physics and chemistry, and were instead dictated by an independent life force. Which discovery most likely caused scientists to revise this hypothesis regarding the origin of life on Earth?

a. that inorganic compounds existed within live organisms

b. that organic compounds could be synthesized in a laboratory

c. that RNA could serve as a template to synthesize DNA

d. that self-replicating molecules existed inside cells

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Joanna Walsh

22 February, 22:01

In the 1800s, a popular belief known as vitalism stated that life processes could not be explained by the laws of physics and chemistry, and were instead dictated by an independent life force. Which discovery most likely caused scientists to revise this hypothesis regarding the origin of life on Earth?

a. that inorganic compounds existed within live organisms

b. that organic compounds could be synthesized in a laboratory

c. that RNA could serve as a template to synthesize DNA

d. that self-replicating molecules existed inside cells

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Finley Wallace · Answer 1

a. that inorganic compounds existed within live organisms

Explanation:

Living organisms in general are made up of organic compounds but also contain chemical elements in the form of inorganic compounds such as vitamin D. In addition, living organisms are composed of a greater percentage of the chemical compound water.

This premise made scientists believe that they have chemical compounds comply with the laws of physics and chemistry