Astrobiology Is Considered a Sub-Discipline of Microbiology Because

question 44

Multiple Choice

Astrobiology is considered a sub-discipline of microbiology because

• A)life elsewhere in the universe is likely to be microbial.
• B)microbes are known to exist on other planets.
• C)all extraterrestrials known are microbial.
• D)only microbes can reproduce under the extreme conditions in outer space.

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Definitions:

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension of an activity or a law, often used to refer to a stage of exploration in Erikson's theory of adolescent development.

Foreclosure

Erikson’s term for premature identity formation, which occurs when an adolescent adopts their parents’ or society’s roles and values wholesale, without questioning or analysis.

Adolescence-Limited Offender

denotes individuals who engage in criminal or antisocial behavior primarily during their teenage years, typically desisting as they enter adulthood.

Drug Abuse

The misuse of drugs or substances in a manner that deviates from the prescribed medical guidelines or societal norms, often leading to addiction and adverse health effects.