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According to the theory of panspermia, how did the evolution of life on Earth potentially begin?
According to the theory of panspermia, how did the evolution of life on Earth potentially begin?
- With the arrival of complex organic molecules on meteors or cosmic dust (correct)
- By spontaneous generation
- Through volcanic activity
- As a result of underwater volcanic vents
What recent findings support the idea that some meteorites may have carried organic materials?
What recent findings support the idea that some meteorites may have carried organic materials?
- Evidence of liquid water on Jupiter
- Hundreds of thousands of meteorites hitting Earth
- Discovery of fossils on Mars (correct)
- The proposal to land on Europa and search for life
How do most scientists view the hypothesis that an early source of carbonaceous material is extraterrestrial?
How do most scientists view the hypothesis that an early source of carbonaceous material is extraterrestrial?
- They find it testable but unproven (correct)
- They consider it proven beyond doubt
- They believe it is irrelevant to the origin of life
- They reject it completely
Which moon is mentioned in the text as having liquid water beneath its surface?
Which moon is mentioned in the text as having liquid water beneath its surface?
What force does the theory of spontaneous origin propose as leading to life from inanimate matter?
What force does the theory of spontaneous origin propose as leading to life from inanimate matter?
What is NASA planning to do in relation to Europa to explore the possibility of life?
What is NASA planning to do in relation to Europa to explore the possibility of life?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for generating the majority of the cell's energy in the form of ATP?
Which organelle is responsible for generating the majority of the cell's energy in the form of ATP?
What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant and animal cells?
What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant and animal cells?
Which organelle is responsible for sorting, packaging, and secreting cellular products?
Which organelle is responsible for sorting, packaging, and secreting cellular products?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in cells?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in cells?
Which organelle is primarily involved in the formation of the spindle fibers during cell division?
Which organelle is primarily involved in the formation of the spindle fibers during cell division?
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