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What was the purpose of the laboratory experiment?
What was the purpose of the laboratory experiment?
- To create a mixture of simple molecules
- To study the formation of life on Earth
- To examine the potential origin of primitive life forms (correct)
- To simulate Earth's early atmosphere and oceans
What were the early life forms that existed on planet Earth?
What were the early life forms that existed on planet Earth?
- Fish
- Mammals
- Primitive bacteria (correct)
- Dinosaurs
What are hydrothermal vents?
What are hydrothermal vents?
- Hot springs on the ocean floor (correct)
- Deep-sea trenches
- Underwater caves
- Volcanoes on land
When did scientists determine that life forms existed on planet Earth?
When did scientists determine that life forms existed on planet Earth?
What were the components of Earth's early atmosphere?
What were the components of Earth's early atmosphere?
What did the laboratory experiment simulate?
What did the laboratory experiment simulate?
Which molecule is simply one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms?
Which molecule is simply one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms?
What is the composition of the atmosphere in Dr. Miller's experiment?
What is the composition of the atmosphere in Dr. Miller's experiment?
What is the purpose of exposing the simple molecules to ultraviolet light and an electric spark in Dr. Miller's experiment?
What is the purpose of exposing the simple molecules to ultraviolet light and an electric spark in Dr. Miller's experiment?
What happened to the mixture in Dr. Miller's experiment after a week?
What happened to the mixture in Dr. Miller's experiment after a week?
What did Dr. Miller find in the trap after analyzing the water in his experiment?
What did Dr. Miller find in the trap after analyzing the water in his experiment?
What is the nickname given to the organic molecules produced in Dr. Miller's experiment?
What is the nickname given to the organic molecules produced in Dr. Miller's experiment?
What did Dr. Miller's experiment demonstrate about the building blocks of life?
What did Dr. Miller's experiment demonstrate about the building blocks of life?
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