The Formation of Amino Acids Under Abiotic Conditions was Important

Question

The formation of amino acids under abiotic conditions was important because they serve as ____.  
A) a supply of structural units for proteins
B) enzymes to catalyze reactions
C) subunits in the formation of DNA
D) subunits in the formation of RNA
E) subunits for the formation of lipids

Accepted Answer

Amino acids serve as the building blocks for proteins, providing the structural units necessary for their formation. They are not enzymes themselves, although they can be incorporated into enzymes as active sites. While they can be incorporated into both DNA and RNA, they are not subunits of those molecules. They are also not subunits for the formation of lipids.