Many of the Organic Compounds Essential for Life, Such as Amino

question 24

Multiple Choice

Many of the organic compounds essential for life, such as amino acids and nucleotides, could NOT assemble spontaneously in the presence of

• A) hydrogen.
• B) free oxygen.
• C) carbon dioxide.
• D) nitrogen.
• E) argon.

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Articles of Confederation

The first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, which created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government.

Continental Congress

The convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the American Revolution.

Constitutional Authority

The powers and rights granted to branches of government or officials by a constitution, forming the legal basis for their actions and decisions.

Continental Army

The army raised by the American colonies during the American Revolutionary War with George Washington as its commanding general.