Origin & Evolution of Life Status Report chemrxiv.org January 23, 2026 Unity of biopolymer biosynthesis, assembly and recalcitrance is predicted by chemical evolution. Each biopolymer is synthesized by condensation-dehydration chemistry,
Origin & Evolution of Life Status Report chemrxiv.org January 23, 2026 Unity of biopolymer biosynthesis, assembly and recalcitrance is predicted by chemical evolution. Each biopolymer is synthesized by condensation-dehydration chemistry,
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