Photosynthetic Life Existing on a Planet Much Farther from the Sun

question 27

Multiple Choice

Photosynthetic life existing on a planet much farther from the Sun than the Earth would most likely

• A) be larger than photosynthetic life on Earth but less efficient at collecting solar radiation
• B) be identical to photosynthetic life on Earth
• C) be larger than photosynthetic life on Earth or more efficient at collecting solar radiation
• D) be smaller than photosynthetic life on Earth or less efficient at collecting solar radiation

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Definitions:

Energetic Material

Substances that release energy rapidly when triggered, used in explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics.

Nitroglycerin

A volatile compound used as an explosive and in medicine as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions.

Major Organic Product

The primary outcome or the most abundantly produced compound in an organic reaction, as opposed to minor products.

Reaction

A procedure that results in changing one group of chemical compounds into different ones.