(a) It can be argued that, if life were to exist elsewhere in the universe, it would require some process like photosynthesis. Why is this argument reasonable? (b) If the starship Enterprise were to land on a distant planet and find no measurable oxygen in the atmosphere, could the crew conclude that photosynthesis is not taking place?

(a) It can be argued that, if life were to exist elsewhere in the universe, it would require some process like photosynthesis. Why is this argument reasonable? (b) If the starship Enterprise were to land on a distant planet and find no measurable oxygen in the atmosphere, could the crew conclude that photosynthesis is not taking place?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter8: Photosynthesis

Section: Chapter Questions

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