Carolyn Godfrey English 101 Ms. Lazzo 10/26/2010 Theories of how Life on Earth began We certainly know that our universe exists‚ however‚ this knowledge alone has not satisfied mankind’s quest for further understanding. Our curiosity has led us to question our place in this universe and furthermore‚ the place of the universe itself. Throughout time we have asked ourselves questions such as: How did our universe began? How old is our universe? How did matter come to exist? Obviously‚ the search for clues
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4 The Chemical Basis of Life Introduction Your body is an elaborate chemical system. Chemical signals between brain less enable your mind to understand what you see. You nourish those cells with chemicals that are obtained from food. Life is all about chemicals and how they interact Concept 4.1 Life requires about 25 chemical elements Elements Humans and other organisms are examples of matter. Matter: Anything that occupies space and has mass. (Physical things)
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Mahlaqua Imran Chemical and Physical Changes Lab 09/09/13 I. Purpose: Identify the different changes as a physical change or a chemical change. II. Safety: You may need safety goggles and gloves. III. Pre-lab questions: 1. Identify the following as either chemical or physical changes: a. Striking a match Chemical b. Food spoiling Chemical c. Breaking a glass Physical d. Mowing the grass Physical
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Observations of Chemical and Physical Changes Hands-On Labs‚ Inc. Version 42-0182-00-03 Abstract: Observations: Exercise 1: Observations of a Chemical Change Data Table 1. Chemical Reactions. Well Chemical #1 (4 drops) Chemical #2 (4 drops) Observations: Chemical Change (Y/N) A1 NaHCO3 Sodium Bicarbonate HCl Hydrochloric Acid A2 NaOCl Sodium Hypochlorite KI Potassium Iodide Observation 1: + Add 2 drops of starch Observation 2: A3 KI Potassium Iodide Pb(NO3)2 Lead Nitrate
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Review Sheet Exercise 8 Chemical and Physical Processes of Digestion NAME Dane Wilson LAB DATE/TIME august 4th Carbohydrate Digestion The following questions refer to Activity 1: Assessing Starch Digestion by Salivary Amylase. 1. At what pH did you see the highest activity of salivary amylase? Why? 7.0 because that is when the salivary is most effective and it breaks down carbohydrates. 2. How do you know that the amylase did not have any contaminating maltose
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Beginning of Life on Earth Question 1 a) What is one of the suggestions for the beginning of life on Earth? What is the problem with this idea? The article states that suggestions have been made that germs of life may have made their way to Earth from outer space. This may have occurred due to comet dust resting on the Earth’s surface. Another theory proposed by Francis Crick states a spaceship sent out by a distant civilisation may have contained the first signs of life. The issue with these ideas
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AP/IB 11 Biology Origins of Life on Earth There are multiple theories as to how life began on earth‚ beginning with the findings of various revolutionary scientists. This paper will discuss various scientists’ theories and experiments as they strove to discover how life began‚ and the processes that might have occurred in order to develop and create the world we are now familiar with today. Recent discovered functions of RNA have suggested that RNA provides a crucial framework in the evolution
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BIOLOGY 22 MODULE 1 – Chemical Basis of Life v2.0 * Levels of Organization – biological functions are ultimately based on the properties of atoms and molecules * Subatomic particles – neutrons‚ electrons‚ protons * Atoms * Compounds * Complexes of compounds * Organelles – bodies within cells that perform specific functions * Cell * Specific combination of organelles * Can metabolize and reproduce * Least elaborate living structure * Significance
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The nine properties of life are as follows‚ Order‚ Metabolism‚ Motility‚ Responsiveness‚ Reproduction‚ Development‚ Heredity‚ Evolution and Adaptations. To understand what each of these properties are and their role in life‚ each characteristic will be discussed. First‚ Order is defined as a precise arrangement of units and activities structured together. Second‚ Metabolism is the chemical reaction that is a acquired usage to repair‚ grow and other survival processes. Third is Motility‚ the usage
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Physical properties of organic compound Low boiling point group: alkane‚ alkene‚ alkyne and ether Boiling point is the exact temperature that the state of compound change from liquid to gas‚ which need to break the intermolecular forces. The stronger the intermolecular forces‚ the higher the boiling point. Since straight chain alkane‚ alkene and alkyne only experience dispersion forces‚ the compound with more carbons have higher boiling point as more carbons contribute more forces. Branched
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