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Chapter 2, Problem 5CT
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The way through which NASA scientists determine whether the amino acids recovered from space are evidence of Earth-like extraterrestrial life rather than the result of non-
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Monomer units of amino acid cause the formation of proteins that are organic compounds containing residues. Amino acids contain a central carbon atom, a hydrogen atom, an amino group
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