The Nitrogen Heterocycle Content of Meteorites and Their Significance for the Origin of Life
Carbonaceous chondrites are very primitive meteorites that are rich in carbon. They contain many soluble organic compounds, including nitrogen heterocycles. These play a crucial role in present-day living organisms as they are components of the genetic material and of the co-factors of enzymes. This...
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/8/3/28 |