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Linear stability analysis shows that in a theoretical system, which consists of two first order and two autocatalytic reactions, symmetry breaking takes place under certain circumstances. Total separation can be achieved if the stabilizing first order reactions are omitted from the mechanism.
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Szamosi, J. Chemical amplification through competitive autocatalysis. Origins Life Evol Biosphere 16, 165–167 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01809470
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