Molecular complementarity I: the complementarity theory of the origin and evolution of life.

doi:10.1006/jtbi.1997.0476

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Molecular complementarity I: the complementarity theory of the origin and evolution of life.

Journal of theoretical biology - 21 Oct 1997

Root-Bernstein R S, Dillon P F

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We assert that molecular complementarity is much more widespread than is commonly acknowledged in biological systems, if not actually ubiquitous. It creates the coupling necessary for non-equilibrium systems to form. It stabilizes aggregates against degradation, thereby increasing concentrations...

Topics

Animals
Biological Evolution
Evolution, Molecular
Genetic Variation
Models, Biological
Molecular Biology
Origin of Life
Selection, Genetic
Symbiosis

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