Tag: astrophysical

Chemical Reactions, CR 4: Driving Reactions (HS), HE 1: Earth's History (MS), HE 2: Early Earth (HS), History of Earth, Physical Science, S&P 4: Molecule Traits (HS), Structure & Properties of Matter

Beaming Pyrimidines Part 5

GwynneL.

Mechanisms for the formation of thymine under astrophysical conditions and implications for the origin of life SUMMARY: This article talks about different ways thymine can form under the conditions given in Part 4 of the Beaming Pyrimidines series. By adding hydroxyl and methyl groups to pyrimidine and beaming the mixture, thymine can form. The role… Continue reading Beaming Pyrimidines Part 5

Chemical Reactions, CR 2: Energy in Reactions (HS), CR 4: Driving Reactions (HS), Physical Science, S&P 1: Atoms & Molecules (MS), S&P 3: Heat & Reactions (MS), S&P 4: Molecule Traits (HS), Structure & Properties of Matter, W 1: Graphing Waves (MS), W 1: Wave Relationships (HS), W 2: Wave Behavior (MS), Waves & Electromagnetic Radiation

Beaming Pyrimidines Part 4

GwynneL.

The Photochemistry of Pyrimidine in Realistic Astrophysical Ices and the Production of Nucleobases SUMMARY: To mimic the conditions on comets or space clouds, the gas mixture beamed in this experiment was a mixture of: water, methanol, ammonia, methane, and pyrazine. Pyrazine is an isomer of pyrimidine (both have the chemical formula C4H4N2). This gas mixture… Continue reading Beaming Pyrimidines Part 4