topic 1.5: origin of cells

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following is key process involved in abiogenesis?
A. Formation of cell walls
B. Cellular respiration
C. Assembly of organic molecules into complex polymers
Photosynthesis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What is the significance of the Miller-Urey experiment?
It demonstrated that cells can arise from non-living materials
It provided evidence for the law of biogenesis
It showed that a reducing atmosphere is necessary for life to exist
It produced complex organic molecules from simple inorganic compounds
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Banded iron formations (BIFs) are important because they:
Represent the earliest know evidence of life on earth
Are commonly found in rock that is younger than 1.8 billion years
Formed from the oxidation of iron by photosynthetic organisms
Indicate when photosynthetic organisms first evolved on earth
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about the law of biogenesis?
It states that cells can only arise from pre-existing cells
It was demonstrated by the Miller-Urey experiment
It explains how simple organic molecules can form complex polymers
It is no longer considered valid by modern scientists
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a reducing atmosphere?
An atmosphere with high levels of oxygen
An atmosphere with low levels of carbon dioxide
An atmosphere with no oxygen levels
An atmosphere with high levels of nitrogen
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The formation of living cells from non-living materials is known as:
Biogenesis
Abiogenesis
Polymerzation
Photosynthesis
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a key process involved in abiogenesis?
Non-living synthesis of simple organic molecules
Assembly of organic molecules into complex polymers
Formation of polymers into cells
Development of cellular respiration
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