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What percentage of the human body is made up of water?
What elements account for approximately 97% of the dry weight of the human body?
What was the purpose of the Miller-Urey experiment?
What type of compounds made up the atmosphere of the early Earth?
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What was the duration of the Miller-Urey experiment?
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What was the energy source used in the Miller-Urey experiment?
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What type of compounds were found in the resulting solution?
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What is the maximum temperature at which hydrothermal vents emit solutions of metal sulfides?
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What is the process by which polymers of biomolecules are formed from monomers?
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What is required for the replication of some biomolecules?
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What characterizes different types of biomolecules?
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What is the process by which polymers are broken down into monomers?
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What is one of the advantages of compartmentalization in cells?
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What is a characteristic of prokaryotes?
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What is a benefit of maintaining high local concentrations of reactants in cells?
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What is a characteristic of eukaryotes?
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Why are prokaryotes found in a wide range of habitats?
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What is a consequence of compartmentalization in cells?
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