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Title
Origin of organic molecules and biomolecular homochirality.
Authors
Podlech, J
Abstract
Theories about the origin of biomolecular homochirality, which seems to be a prerequisite for the creation of life, are discussed. First, possible terrestrial and extraterrestrial sources of organic molecules are outlined. Then, mechanisms for the formation of enantiomerically enriched compounds and for the amplification of their chirality are described.
Publication
Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS, 2001, Vol 58, Issue 1, p44