Since Chemically Based Life Requires Biological Molecules to Come into Contact

question 40

Multiple Choice

Since chemically based life requires biological molecules to come into contact with each other, this will require a planet with

• A) a strong magnetic field
• B) a liquid on its surface
• C) either an atmosphere to mix gases or a liquid medium on or below the surface
• D) a large moon

Understand the mechanisms plants use to adapt to and survive in different soil conditions, including high concentrations of metals.

Comprehend the adaptations plants have for living in saline environments and the implication of these adaptations for habitat selection.

Identify the processes through which plants naturally produce insecticides in response to damage or threats.

Distinguish between various plant adaptations to environmental stresses, such as toxins, water scarcity, and oxygen-poor soils.

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