Miller Was the First to Show That

question 43

Multiple Choice

Miller was the first to show that

• A)the earliest forms of life were photosynthetic.
• B)eukaryotic life evolved from early prokaryotes.
• C)the earliest forms of life had an RNA genome.
• D)amino acids and other organic molecules could have formed under conditions thought to resemble those of early Earth.

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Definitions:

Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)

A tool used to evaluate physical and neurological responses of newborns, as well as emotional well-being and individual differences.

Prostaglandins

Hormones that stimulate uterine contractions.

Lamaze Method

A method of childbirth in which women are educated about childbirth, learn to relax and breathe in patterns that conserve energy and lessen pain, and have a coach (usually the father) present during childbirth. Also termed prepared childbirth.

Breech Presentation

A position in which the fetus enters the birth canal buttocks first.