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MEANS ASK THE PROFESSOR Chapter 1 Study Questions

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What term is used to refer to the living parts of the world?

Non-living entities

Biological elements

Organisms (correct)

Inanimate objects

Which of the following is an example of a unicellular organism?

Elephant

Lion

Escherichia coli (correct)

Sunflower

What do liposomes, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells have in common?

Harboring a common genetic code (correct)

Involvement in photosynthesis

Being multicellular

Originating from non-living matter

When did life first appear on Earth?

4 billion years ago Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of the eight common characteristics shared by most organisms?

They indicate a common origin for all life on Earth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between all organisms today?

They evolved from one single life form Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells first evolved the ability to perform photosynthesis?

Prokaryotes called cyanobacteria Signup and view all the answers

What atmospheric change resulted from the proliferation of oxygen gas by photosynthetic prokaryotes?

Increase in oxygen levels Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic process evolved as a result of the accumulation of oxygen gas in Earth's atmosphere?

Aerobic metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What process led to the evolution of eukaryotic cells with membrane-bound organelles?

Endosymbiosis Signup and view all the answers

In what order did the evolution of photosynthesis occur in the history of life on Earth?

Before evolution of multicellularity Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of stromatolites in the context of early Earth?

"Greek for 'layered rock,' composed of sediment grains" Signup and view all the answers