13 Questions
What was the purpose of the laboratory experiment?
To examine the potential origin of primitive life forms
What were the early life forms that existed on planet Earth?
Primitive bacteria
What are hydrothermal vents?
Hot springs on the ocean floor
When did scientists determine that life forms existed on planet Earth?
3.5 billion years ago
What were the components of Earth's early atmosphere?
Methane, ammonia, hydrogen, and water
What did the laboratory experiment simulate?
The conditions of Earth's early atmosphere and oceans
Which molecule is simply one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms?
Methane
What is the composition of the atmosphere in Dr. Miller's experiment?
Methane, ammonia, and hydrogen gases
What is the purpose of exposing the simple molecules to ultraviolet light and an electric spark in Dr. Miller's experiment?
To simulate the formation of organic molecules
What happened to the mixture in Dr. Miller's experiment after a week?
It evaporated completely
What did Dr. Miller find in the trap after analyzing the water in his experiment?
Amino acids and other organic molecules
What is the nickname given to the organic molecules produced in Dr. Miller's experiment?
Prebiotic soup
What did Dr. Miller's experiment demonstrate about the building blocks of life?
They could have been produced in primitive Earth's ocean
Discover how a laboratory experiment simulates Earth's early atmosphere and oceans to produce the first organic molecules. Explore the apparatus used and its implications for the formation of life on Earth.
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