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David Zagatskiy
on Oct 28, 2024
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Amino acids and other organic molecules were formed in the laboratory of Miller and Urey from which of the following?
A) Hydrogen, methane, water, ammonia, and electrical discharge
B) Heat, ultraviolet radiation, water, carbon dioxide, and amines
C) Heat, infrared radiation, water, carbon dioxide, and free nitrogen
D) Heat, electrical discharge, water, nitric oxide, and carbon dioxide
E) Ultraviolet radiation, electrical discharge, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and ammonia
Amino Acids
Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amine and carboxyl functional groups.
Electrical Discharge
The release and flow of electric charge through a medium, often observed as a spark or lightning in nature.
Methane
A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is the simplest alkane, primarily used as fuel and a significant greenhouse gas.
- Understand the importance of the Miller and Urey experiment.
- Comprehend the genesis and development of organic molecules and the emergence of life.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of the Miller and Urey experiment.
- Comprehend the genesis and development of organic molecules and the emergence of life.
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