Origins of life:
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Main Author: Dyson, Freeman J. 1923-2020 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge [England] Cambridge University Press 1999
Edition:Rev. ed
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-95) and index
"How did life on Earth originate? Did replication or metabolism come first in the history of life? In this extensively rewritten second edition, Freeman Dyson examines these questions and discusses the two main theories that try to explain how naturally occurring chemicals could organize themselves into living creatures." "The majority view is that life began with replicating molecules, the precursors of modern genes. The minority belief is that random populations of molecules evolved metabolic activities before exact replication existed and that natural selection drove the evolution of cells toward greater complexity for a long time without the benefit of genes. Dyson analyzes both of these theories with reference to recent important discoveries by geologists and biologists, aiming to stimulate new experiments that could help decide which theory is correct."--Jacket
Illustrious predecessors -- Experiments and theories -- A toy model -- Open questions
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (ix, 100 pages)
ISBN:0511002157
0511035594
0511116993
0521626684
9780511002151
9780511035593
9780511116995
9780521626682

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