Why Is the Claim of Fossilized Life in the Martian

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why is the claim of fossilized life in the Martian meteorite ALH84001 controversial?

• A) it is doubtful that the rock actually came from Mars
• B) the proposed fossilized organisms in no way resemble any kind of life found on Earth
• C) the rock is too young to have fossilized life within it
• D) there are many possible nonbiological explanations for the observed evidence

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that can alter consciousness, mood, thoughts, or perceptions, commonly including both legal and illegal drugs.

Antipsychotic

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Dopaminergic

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