Which of the following best describes the findings of the Viking landers in the experiments they conducted to search for life on Mars?
A) Some experiments were potentially suggestive of life, but their results could also be explained by chemical reactions not associated with life.
B) Absolutely no evidence indicating life was found in the Martian soil.
C) The landers detected organic material and evidence for microbial organisms in the soil.
D) The experiments failed to operate properly and therefore did not provide any results.
A) Some experiments were potentially suggestive of life, but their results could also be explained by chemical reactions not associated with life.
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