Origin of Life Quiz

The predominant scientific theory about the origin of life is called:

• Molecular Theory

• Chemical Evolution

• Cellular Theory

• Biological Evolution

Before there were ________, there had to be something that started it all.

• Cells

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Organisms

The mixture of simple and complex chemicals that eventually arose to the cells is referred to as:

• Prebiotic Soup

• Chemical Bonds

• Molecular Mix

• Cellular Matrix

Scientists believe that 96% of all matter in organisms is made of just four elements:

• Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Phosphorus

• Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Oxygen

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Understanding the structure of _______ and how they bond is critical to understanding chemical evolution.

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Cells

• Compounds

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Atoms bond through _______, which is the sharing of electrons.

• Covalent Bonds

• Ionic Bonds

• Metallic Bonds

• Hydrogen Bonds

If one atom has more pull on the electrons, it creates a molecule with a property called:

• Surface Tension

• Polarity

• Electronegativity

• Cohesion

Another type of bond, called _______, occurs when one atom completely donates its electrons to another atom.

• Ionic Bond

• Covalent Bond

• Metallic Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

Water is known as a universal ________ because it allows many substances to dissolve in it.

• Solvent

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

The property of water that allows it to stick to itself is called ________, while the property that allows it to stick to other substances is called ________.

• Cohesion; Adhesion

• Adhesion; Cohesion

• Surface Tension; Viscosity

• Capillarity; Diffusion

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