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The achiral key to life

by Bailey Fallon, RSC last modified 07-10-09 04:06 AM Copyright 2009, RSC
The achiral key to life

The achiral molecules in meteorites may have been made chiral by deuterium

In living organisms, chiral compounds such as amino acids and sugars exist as single enantiomers. What is the origin of this exclusive preference? Japanese scientists believe that achiral molecules from space could provide the answer.  More...

http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ChemScience/Volume/2009/08/achiral_key.asp

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