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  • Title: Organic matter in carbonaceous meteorites: past, present and future research.
    Author: Sephton MA.
    Journal: Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci; 2005 Dec 15; 363(1837):2729-42. PubMed ID: 16286287.
    Abstract:
    Carbonaceous meteorites are fragments of ancient asteroids that have remained relatively unprocessed since the formation of the Solar System. These carbon-rich objects provide a record of prebiotic chemical evolution and a window on the early Solar System. Many compound classes are present reflecting a rich organic chemical environment during the formation of the planets. Recent theories suggest that similar extraterrestrial organic mixtures may have acted as the starting materials for life on Earth.
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