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What is the structure labeled #3?

• Golgi body

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Vacuole

• Mitochondria

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What is the Miller-Urey experiment known for?

• Simulating early Earth conditions to test chemical origins of life

• Studying the effects of gravity on plant growth

• Investigating the properties of black holes

• Analyzing the chemical composition of stars

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

In the Miller-Urey experiment, which gases were used to simulate the early Earth's atmosphere?

• Methane, ammonia, hydrogen, and water vapor

• Oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor

• Helium, neon, argon, and krypton

• Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone

What was a significant finding of the Miller-Urey experiment?

• Amino acids could be synthesized from simple chemicals

• Photosynthesis can occur without sunlight

• Water is a universal solvent

• Gravity affects time

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which scientist collaborated with Stanley Miller in the famous experiment on the origin of life?

• Harold Urey

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Marie Curie

What was the primary purpose of the Miller-Urey experiment?

• To test the hypothesis of abiogenesis

• To measure the speed of light

• To determine the age of the Earth

• To study the effects of radiation on cells

Which of the following compounds was NOT used in the original Miller-Urey experiment?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Ammonia

• Hydrogen

What type of energy source was used in the Miller-Urey experiment to simulate lightning?

• Electric sparks

• Solar radiation

• Nuclear fission

• Magnetic fields

What is the significance of amino acids in the context of the Miller-Urey experiment?

• They are building blocks of proteins

• They are used in photosynthesis

• They are a form of energy storage

• They are a type of nucleic acid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

How long did the original Miller-Urey experiment run to produce its results?

• One week

• One day

• One month

• One year