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What assumption is being made if scientists conclude that aspartic acid was formed by the prebiological synthesis in the passage?

A.Aspartic acid is unstable at temperatures below 150°C.
B.All of the malic acid underwent the dehydration reaction to form fumaric/maleic acid.
C.Compound A and cyanide were available on primitive Earth.
D.The reaction between ammonia and fumaric acid was catalyzed by the presence of water.

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A. Aspartic acid is unstable at temperatures below 150°C.

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Aspartic acid is an amino acid that is used in the production of proteins within living cells. It contains an amino group and a carboxylic acid, and can be synthesized by the body. It is a non-essential amino acid. The prebiological formation of aspartic acid occured at a certain temperature range. It was deduced from the passage that aspartic acid is unstable at temperatures below 150°C. The transamination of oxaloacetate in the human body gives rise to the formation of aspartate which is facilitated by the enzyme, aminotransferases. Aspartate also play a major role in the formation of urea by acting as a metabolite.

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