Meteorites for Life

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I heard some people say that life started on a meteor. Is that right?

Meteorites for Life

Many scientists hypothesize that organic material present in a comet or meteorite held the precursors to life. After impact, the organic slush mixed with lava and water to create primitive life.

   

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