ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
Organic compounds
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Antarctica meteorite
;
Carbonaceous chondrites
;
Amino acids
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Pyrolysis products
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Chemical evolution
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The amino acid composition and the pyrolyzable organic content of the Antarctic Allan Hills meteorite (ALHA 77306.9 and ALHA 77306.17) was examined. The pyrolysis products are very similar to those of the Murchison meteorite. The identified amino acids are present at quite low levels, they are racemic and are structurally similar to those observed in the Murchison meteorite. This indicates the possible chemical synthesis of these compounds in the meteorite parent body. The Allan Hills meteorite is not detectably contaminated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01739485
