Astrobiology Is Considered a Sub-Discipline of Microbiology Because _______

question 22

Multiple Choice

Astrobiology is considered a sub-discipline of microbiology because _______.

• A) all extraterrestrials known are microbial
• B) life elsewhere in the universe is likely to be microbial
• C) only microbes can reproduce under the extreme conditions in outer space
• D) microbes are known to exist on other planets

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Definitions:

Trifluoroacetic Anhydride

A chemical reagent used in organic synthesis to introduce trifluoroacetyl groups into molecules.

IUPAC Name

A method endorsed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry for systematically naming chemical compounds.

Compound

A compound created through the chemical bonding of two or more elements.

IUPAC Name

The systematic name for a chemical substance as designated by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, used to ensure consistency and clarity.