Astronomy Unit 11 Flashcards
1
Q
organic compounds that are the molecular building blocks of proteins
A
amino acids
2
Q
the multidisciplinary study of life in the universe: its origin, evolution, distribution, and fate;
similar terms are exobiology and bioastronomy
A
astrobiological
3
Q
evidence of the presence of life, especially a global indication of life on a planet that could be
detected remotely (such as an unusual atmospheric composition)
A
biomaker
4
Q
a molecule that stores information about how to replicate a cell and its chemical
and structural components
A
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
