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The potential for prebiotic synthesis in hydrothermal systemsContemporary hydrothermal systems provide a reducing environment where organic compounds are formed and may react to generate the molecules used in the first living systems. The organic compounds percolate through mineral assemblages at a variety of temperatures so the proposed synthetic reactions are driven by heat and catalyzed by minerals (Ferris, 1992). Some examples of potential prebiotic reactions are discussed.
Document ID
19950032316
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Ferris, James P.
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, US, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Origins of Life and Evolution of the Biosphere
Volume: 24
Issue: 4-Feb
ISSN: 0169-6149
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
95A63915
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR3-018-148
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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