Recall the Stalactite-Like Slime Formations Oozing from Cave Walls in the Case

question 100

Essay

Recall the stalactite-like slime formations oozing from cave walls in the case "The First Cell: Life's Origin" at the beginning of Chapter 2. The slimy bits hanging from the cave surface are secretions from the extremophile bacteria that live in this unusual environment and are composed of water, acids, and mucous secretions. How might hydrogen bonding hold the snottites together?

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