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

oxygen
    oxygen
    hydrogen peroxide
    hydrogen peroxide
    methane
    methane
    glucose

GPT-4o mini · Answer

In considering compounds that would indicate chemosynthesis supports life on Europa, methane would be a relevant indicator. Methane can be produced by certain life forms through chemosynthetic processes. Additionally, hydrogen peroxide could indicate chemical reactions that might be associated with life processes as well.

Therefore, both methane and hydrogen peroxide are compounds that could suggest the potential for chemosynthesis and support for life on Europa.

If choosing one among the options provided, methane can be highlighted as a strong indicator of chemosynthesis.