In the Context of Life in the Universe, Which of the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the context of life in the universe, which of the following discoveries of astronomy suggests that the processes that formed life on Earth could have occurred elsewhere?

• A) the universe is very old
• B) the laws of physics are the same everywhere
• C) the universe is very large
• D) the chemical elements that make up life on Earth are common

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, playing a crucial role in the process of hearing.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling vision.

Retina

A layer of tissue located at the back of the eye, containing cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.

Rhodopsin

A light-sensitive pigment found in the rod cells of the retina, crucial for low-light vision.