Which exoplanet has NASA's James Webb Space Telescope detected possible signs of life on?
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Kepler-1649c
K2-18b
Kepler-452b
Correct Answer :
C. K2-18b
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected possible signs of life on K2-18b, an exoplanet that is 120 light-years away from Earth. The telescope detected the presence of a molecule called dimethyl sulfide (DMS), which is produced on Earth by both natural and biological processes.
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