In the Section "Investigating Life:E

question 55

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life:E. T. and the Origin of Life," what is significant about detecting high levels of amino acids, uracil, and xanthine in the meteorite?

• A)The meteorite originated from Earth.
• B)The biological molecules contaminated the meteorite when it hit Earth.
• C)Life exists somewhere else in our universe besides Earth.
• D)Biological molecules are formed outside of Earth.
• E)The meteorite was once living material.

Recognize the sources and uses of common acids and bases.

Understand the pathology of cystic fibrosis and hemochromatosis in different body systems.

Discern the systemic effects of diseases on the musculoskeletal, integumentary, circulatory, endocrine, respiratory, and digestive systems.

Describe the biochemical processes involved in cellular respiration and energy production.

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