Prebiotic carbohydrates and their derivates

O. P. Pestunova; A. N. Simonov; V. N. Snytnikov; Valentin N. Parmon

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-68656-1_7

Prebiotic carbohydrates and their derivates

O. P. Pestunova, A. N. Simonov, V. N. Snytnikov, Valentin N. Parmon

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The most significant experimental results on the putative synthesis of various carbohydrates and their derivates from simple substrates in plausible prebiotic conditions are summarized and discussed. The synthesis of monosaccharides from formaldehyde and lower carbohydrates (glycolaldehyde, glyceraldehyde, dihydroxyacetone) can be catalyzed by different compounds such as lead, phosphate and borate ions and several natural minerals. Lower carbohydrates can be directly formed in aqueous formaldehyde solutions under the action ofUV-irradiation. The possible role of carbohydrates and their derivates in the chemical evolution and development of presumable abiogenic metabolism is illustrated as well.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Biosphere Origin and Evolution
Editors	Nikolay Dobretsov, Nikolay Kolchanov, Alexey Rozanov, Georgy Zavarzin
Place of Publication	New York NY USA
Publisher	Springer
Pages	103-117
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9780387686561
ISBN (Print)	9780387686554
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-68656-1_7
Publication status	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes

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