Shock Processing of Amino Acids Leading to Complex Structures—Implications to the Origin of Life
The building blocks of life, amino acids, are believed to have been synthesized in the extreme conditions that prevail in space, starting from simple molecules containing hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen. However, the fate and role of amino acids when they are subjected to similar processes lar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/23/5634 |