With liquid water underneath its icy surface, Jupiter’s moon Europa is often cited as a potential site for extraterrestrial life. What other compounds would indicate that chemosynthesis supports life on the planet?(1 point)

Question

With liquid water underneath its icy surface, Jupiter’s moon Europa is often cited as a potential site for extraterrestrial life. What other compounds would indicate that chemosynthesis supports life on the planet?(1 point)
Responses

methane
methane

oxygen
oxygen

hydrogen peroxide
hydrogen peroxide

glucose

GPT-4o mini · Answer

In the context of chemosynthesis and supporting the possibility of life, hydrogen peroxide would be a significant compound. While methane, oxygen, and glucose can be associated with biological processes, hydrogen peroxide can serve as a potential energy source for microorganisms that might exist in extreme environments like those beneath Europa's icy surface. Thus, the response indicating hydrogen peroxide is most relevant in the context of chemosynthesis supporting life.