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:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.

Control

In experimental contexts, a standard condition against which results are compared, ensuring the experiment measures the effect of the independent variable.

Voltage-Gated

Referring to ion channels that open or close in response to changes in the electrical potential across a cell membrane.

Sodium Channels

Proteins located in cell membranes that facilitate the passage of sodium ions into and out of the cell, essential for processes such as nerve impulse transmission.