Cyanoacetylene in Prebiotic Synthesis

doi:10.1126/science.154.3750.784

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Cyanoacetylene in Prebiotic Synthesis

Published Nov 11, 1966 · Robert A. Sanchez, James P. Ferris, L. Orgel

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Abstract

Cyanoacetylene is a major nitrogen-containing product of the action of an electric discharge on a mixture of methane and nitrogen. It reacts with simple inorganic substances in aqueous solution to give products including asparticacid, asparagine, and cytosine.

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Cyanoacetylene is a key product in prebiotic synthesis, forming asparticacid, asparagine, and cytosine through its reaction with simple inorganic substances in aqueous solution.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Cyanoacetylene in Prebiotic Synthesis

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