In searching for life in the solar system, which basic requirement of life is the most fundamental and the one we always look for?

A) the presence of organic matter
B) the presence of an energy source
C) the presence of a liquid medium, most likely water
D) the presence of oxygen


C

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The change in the direction of a wave resulting from its encountering a small slit is known as

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