When Stanley Miller Applied Heat and Electrical Sparks to a Mixture

question 7

Multiple Choice

When Stanley Miller applied heat and electrical sparks to a mixture of simple inorganic compounds such as methane, hydrogen gas, ammonia, and water vapor, what compounds were produced?

• A) mostly amino acids
• B) only simple organic compounds such as formaldehyde and cyanide
• C) mostly hydrocarbons
• D) only simple inorganic compounds
• E) both simple organic compounds and more complex organic compounds such as amino acids and hydrocarbons

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Definitions:

Social Deviations

Are noncriminal departures from norms that are nonetheless subject to official control. Some members of the public regard them as being in some ways harmful, while other members of the public do not.

Sociological Definition

An explanation of a concept, phenomenon, or term from the perspective of sociology, which examines human society and social behavior.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms, values, or standards, often leading to social disapproval or sanctions.

Formal Punishment

Takes place when the judicial system penalizes someone for breaking a law.