Chemical Evolution and the Origin of Life

Abstract

-The f omation of more complex carbon compounds from simple ones through t h e action of radiation i s used i n an interpretation of the original formation of such compounds on earth, The relation of plants and animals and evolution of photosynthesis i s ?iscussed i n the l i g h t of the p r t i c ip t i o n of sulfur compounds i n the metabolism of both g r o u p , (' 1 The work described i n t h i s pipr was sponsorer? by the U. S. At-c Energy 2 . d s s f on,