Author Question: Water in its liquid state is common in our solar system. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 134 times)

brutforce · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

Water in its liquid state is common in our solar system. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Amino acids, sugars, proteins, and nucleotides are considered the building blocks of life Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

steff9894 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Although water itself is a common resource in our solar system, it is not commonly found in liquid
form as it is on Earth. It is usually found in solid states on other planets and moons. Information can be
found in the section Are There Other Ocean Worlds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
In lab experiments that simulated early Earth's atmosphere, these components were formed. The real
atmosphere conditions allowed these building blocks to progress into life on Earth. Information can be
found in the section Life Probably Originated in the Ocean.