| Literature DB >> 7509475 |
Abstract
The essential role of catalysis for the origins of life is discussed. The status of the prebiotic synthesis of 2',5'- and 3',5'-linked oligomers of RNA is reviewed. Examples of the role of metal ion and mineral catalysis in RNA oligomer formation are discussed.Entities:
Keywords: NASA Discipline Exobiology; Non-NASA Center
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Year: 1993 PMID: 7509475 DOI: 10.1007/bf01582081
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orig Life Evol Biosph ISSN: 0169-6149 Impact factor: 1.950