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xi, 150 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction and historical background; Classification of the theories of the origin of biomolecular homochirality; The concept of chirality; Chiral physical forces; Mechanisms of Amplification; Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking; Outside Earth:The Arrow of Space-Time and the unequal occurrence of matter and antimatter / Meteorites and Comets; Other local deterministic theories; Intrinsic Assymetry of the Universe. |
| Summary |
"The Origin of Chirality in the Molecules of Life: A Revision from Awareness to the Current Theories and Perspectives of this Unsolved Problem unifies all the theories of the origin of biomolecular homochirality together in one source. The various chapters focus on chance mechanisms, physical forces such as the 'weak interaction', fluid dynamics, amplification of chirality, the organic contents of meteorites and comets and, finally, the physical view of an intrinsically asymmetric universe." "This complete, interdisciplinary review of an intriguing subject condenses a large and disparate range of contributions from journals in almost every scientific field. The various theories have been organized, interrelated and explained in a unified way. One of the book's strengths is its extensive use of graphic material to aid understanding the many subjects covered. It is fundamental, comprehensive and structured to be accessible for educational purposes."--Jacket. |
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Chirality.
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Biochemistry.
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| Alternate Author |
Yus, Miguel.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
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