What Was the Goal of the Urey-Miller Experiment Schematized in the Figure

question 34

Multiple Choice

What was the goal of the Urey-Miller experiment schematized in the figure below?

• A) to create a microorganism
• B) to simulate the formation of Earth
• C) to simulate the Big Bang
• D) to simulate the early universe
• E) to simulate the formation of the building blocks of life

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including memory and muscle contraction.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, emotional memory, and reactions to fear and pleasure.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, problem-solving, and social interaction.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).