Bio 142 Exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Universe begins how many years ago?
A
13.7 Billion Years Ago
2
Q
Earth forms when?
A
4.55 Billion Years Ago
3
Q
When does life begin on Earth?
A
between 4 billion and 3.5 billion years ago
4
Q
Prebiotic soup model?
A
Complex organic molecules
formed from gases in the atmosphere, and then fell into oceans
5
Q
Surface metabolism model?
A
Complex organic
molecules formed when dissolved gases came into
contact with minerals in deep sea vents