Clay and the origin of life.
Research concerning the possible role of clay in chemical evolution is reviewed. The probable importance of clays in the origin of life is assessed.
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000032:analysis; D000069497:Origin of Life; D010455:Peptides / Q000032:analysis; D011687:Purines / Q000032:analysis; D011743:Pyrimidines / Q000032:analysis; D012987:Soil / Q000032:analysis*
D000596:Amino Acids; D002241:Carbohydrates; D010455:Peptides; D011687:Purines; D011743:Pyrimidines; D012987:Soil