If We Eventually Find Life on Mars, We Could Tell

question 57

Multiple Choice

If we eventually find life on Mars, we could tell if panspermia may have occurred between Mars and Earth if

• A) the biochemistry of Martian life is very different than life on Earth
• B) the biochemistry of Martian life is very similar to life on Earth
• C) Martian life shows evidence for natural selection
• D) Martian life is cellular

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Exploratory Technique

Methods or approaches used in initial research efforts to understand data, identify patterns, or formulate hypotheses, without having predetermined outcomes.

Confirmatory Technique

A method or procedure used to confirm the validity of an hypothesis or finding, often applied in the context of scientific research.

Model Building

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