Why Do Astrobiologists Spend Relatively Little Time Studying the Possibility

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why do astrobiologists spend relatively little time studying the possibility of silicon-based life in the universe?

• A) Silicon can not form complex molecules.
• B) Silicon is not very abundant in the universe.
• C) They have no examples to study.
• D) Silicon has a high melting point

Understand the impact of inflation on investment returns and how to calculate real returns.

Describe the characteristics of zero-coupon bonds and calculate their value at different points in time.

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