DPHS Biology Unit 3.3 Quiz #1

Which statement best describes the purpose of the experiment shown in the picture?

• To prove that living things can come from non-living things

• To prove that simple molecules present on early Earth could lead to biological molecules needed for life

• To prove that living things must be produced by other living things

• To show that heat kills bacteria

What scientist is responsible for developing the experiment shown in the picture?

• Francisco Redi

• Louis Pasteur

• Urey

• Miller

What scientist is responsible for developing the experiment shown in the picture?

• Francisco Redi

• Louis Pasteur

• Urey

• Miller

Who is responsible for developing the experiment shown in the picture?

• Francisco Redi

• Louis Pasteur

• Miller & Urey

• Lynn Margulis

Which statement best describes the purpose of the experiment shown in the picture?

• To prove that living things can come from non-living things

• To prove that simple molecules present on early Earth could lead to biological molecules needed for life

• To prove that living things must be produced by other living things

• To show that any materials can lead to life

Which statement best describes the purpose of the experiment shown in the picture?

• To prove that living things can come from non-living things

• To prove that simple molecules present on early Earth could lead to biological molecules needed for life

• To prove that living things must be produced by other living things

• To show that any materials can lead to life

Which statement best describes how the theory shown helped us understand how life evolved?

• It shows how multicellular life could originate from single cells

• It shows how prokaryotes gained a nucleus

• It shows how anaerobic bacteria use oxygen

• It shows how aerobic bacteria use oxygen

Which theory is shown in the picture?

• Endosymbiont Theory

• Anaerobic Respiration

• Theory of Gravity

• Theory of General Relativity

Which compound was NOT likely present in Earth's early atmosphere based on geological evidence?

• Oxygen (O2)

• Methane (CH4)

• Ammonia (NH3)

• Water Vapor (H20)

Biogenesis is best described as what?

• A concept that states living things can only be produced by other living things

• A concept that states living things can be produced by non-living things

• A concept that states multicellular life could come from single cells working together

• A concept that states that matter can be neither created nor destroyed