Chemical Evolution

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What is the function of a lipid?

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To make up the cell membrane.

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What monomers make up the polymer of a nucleic acid?

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Nucleotides.

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What was found in the Miller Urey Experiment?

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Amino acids, sugars, lipids.

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What monomers make up the polymer of a protein?

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Amino acids.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of early Earth's atmosphere?

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Oxygen.

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What are the main types of macromolecules in biological systems?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the significance of the Miller Urey Experiment?

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It demonstrated that organic compounds could be synthesized from inorganic precursors under conditions thought to resemble those of early Earth.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.