Chemical Evolution and the Origin of Life
Author(s) -
Melvin Calvin
Publication year - 1953
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/915414
Subject(s) - sulfur , abiogenesis , photosynthesis , earth (classical element) , interpretation (philosophy) , chemical evolution , astrobiology , chemistry , action (physics) , carbon fibers , botany , environmental chemistry , biology , astrophysics , materials science , physics , philosophy , organic chemistry , stars , quantum mechanics , mathematical physics , linguistics , composite material , composite number
The formation of more complex carbon compounds from simple ones through the action of radiation is used in an interpretation of the original formation of such compounds on earth. The relation of plants and animals and evolution of photosynthesis is discussed in the light of the participation of sulfur compounds in the metabolism of both group
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