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Beginnings of Cellular Life: Metabolism Recapitulates Biogenesis
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ISBN10: 0300102100
ISBN13: 9780300102109
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: Jan 13 1993
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780300102109
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: Jan 13 1993
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This book is an extraordinary integration of a lifetime of thought on the subject by an exceptional scholar. Morowitz logically, consistently, and persuasively moves to define arguments that will influence thought in a fundamental realm of biology. -Donald M. Engelman, Yale University Morowitz develops a model of the origin of life in which cells originate first, proteins follow, and genes evolve last. This model contradicts conventional wisdom but has the distinct advantage of being testable; and is supported by evidence mustered from biology, biochemistry, and biophysics. Morowitz['s] expertise in all three disciplines is impressive.-Francisco J. Ayala, Dept. of Ecology and Evol. Biology, University of California, Irvine In this short and clearly written book, Morowitz explores the origins of life. . . . His objective is elegantly achieved. . . . A stimulating analysis . . . [and] an excellent read. -A. E. Douglas, Times Higher Education Supplement [A] book rich in provocative and stimulating ideas. . . . I recommend it to anyone who has ever thought seriously about the origin of life. -Vincent P. Cirillo, Quarterly Review of Biology
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