Why Can't We Set Up an Experiment That Would Again

question 64

Short Answer

Why can't we set up an experiment that would again duplicate the conditions that were present at the early origin of protocells?

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Definitions:

Nitrogen Atoms

Atoms that have five electrons in their outer shell and are essential components of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Non-Zero Formal Charges

The scenario in which atoms within a molecule have a formal charge other than zero, indicating an unequal distribution of electrons.

Sugar Consumption

The amount of sugar ingested by an individual or population within a specified time period.

Weight Gain

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