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The Metabolic Reactions That Occur in All Cells Require a Certain

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The metabolic reactions that occur in all cells require a certain molecule, also believed to be present very early on Earth. What is this molecule?


Definitions:

RuBP Molecules

Ribulose bisphosphate molecules that are involved in the carbon fixation phase of photosynthesis.

Fluorescence

The emission of light of a longer wavelength (lower energy) than the light originally absorbed.

Ground State

The lowest energy state of an atom

UV Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, which can have effects such as causing skin burns or promoting vitamin D synthesis.

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