ABIOGENESIS

by Paul D. Thompson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 1969

Perhaps the clue to readership of this book is if you understand the title you'll understand the book. ""Abiogenesis"" refers to the development of ""life"" from non-living material: what happened in the days of primordial slime or is happening in some contemporary laboratories right now. Before getting to that, however, the author must conscientiously explain a passing fair amount of biochemistry, cell structure and function, theories on the origin of the earth and early atmospheric conditions. The impression is of knowledge, patience, clarity and order in the presentation but the result tends to dullness. The concrete everyday example (like the Cut apple turning brown because of the presence of enzymes promoting oxidation) is rare, possibly sacrificed in order to get all the main points in. Three appendices detail further the nature of chemical bonds, the steps in fermentation, and how DNA controls the cell.

Pub Date: Sept. 1, 1969

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Lippincott

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1969

Categories: NONFICTION