Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
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Chapter 19, Problem 8SQ
The evolution of _____ resulted in an increase in the levels of atmospheric oxygen.
- a. DNA-based genomes
- b. aerobic respiration
- c. sexual reproduction
- d. photosynthesis that releases oxygen
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 19 - According to the big bang theory, _______. a. the...Ch. 19 - An abundance of _______ in Earth's early...Ch. 19 - The Changing Earth Studies of ancient rocks and...Ch. 19 - Prob. 2DAACh. 19 - Prob. 3DAACh. 19 - Prob. 4DAACh. 19 - Stanley Millers experiment demonstrated...Ch. 19 - According to one hypothesis, negatively charged...Ch. 19 - The prevalence of _______ in living organisms is...Ch. 19 - Prob. 6SQ
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