Life in the Universe pp 123-124 | Cite as
Prebiotic Polymerization of Amino Acids. A Markov Chain Approach
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Abstract
We develop a simple model using a Markov chain approach for the oligomerization of amino acids, based on electromagnetic differences among reacting amino acids. Such model can explain an experimental oligomerization process that shows a remarkable bias in its products. Such results may be of importance as it makes more accessible the replication of minimal chemical machinery compatible with life processes.
Keywords
Glutamic Acid Life Process Thermal Polymerization Reactivity Matrix Amino Acid Glycine
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