Suppose That a Microorganism Is Discovered on a Distant Planet

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a microorganism is discovered on a distant planet.Which investigation could be expected to yield information that could either support or refute the hypothesis that life originated only once in the universe?

A) Study of the organism's ability to synthesize new molecules
B) Investigation into the ability of the organism to reproduce itself
C) Identification of the molecule(s) that encode the organism's biological information
D) Evaluation of the organism's rate of nutrient intake
E) Analysis of the organism's cell surface area-to-volume ratio