Asked by Jennifer Burggraf on Jul 28, 2024
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Which of the following forms of energy is thought to have been involved in the production of large organic molecules in the primitive reducing atmosphere?
A) radioactivity
B) electrical energy
C) heat
D) radiation from the sun
E) All of the answer choices describe forms of energy that could have contributed to the production of large organic molecules on early Earth.
Primitive Reducing Atmosphere
The early Earth's atmosphere, thought to be rich in hydrogen and its compounds, facilitating the formation of organic molecules.
Large Organic Molecules
Complex molecules that contain carbon and are found in living organisms, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Electrical Energy
Energy derived from electric potential or kinetic energy, frequently used in power and electronics.
- Discuss the evolutionary development and the range of variation among microorganisms, covering viruses and bacteria.
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Solange NzamureraAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices could have potentially contributed to the production of large organic molecules in the primitive reducing atmosphere on early Earth. Radioactivity and heat from the Earth's core could have provided energy for chemical reactions, electrical energy could have been generated by lightning, and radiation from the sun could have contributed to the energy input as well. Therefore, it is likely that a combination of these energy sources contributed to the production of large organic molecules during early Earth's history.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the evolutionary development and the range of variation among microorganisms, covering viruses and bacteria.