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It hints at the answer. Most amino acids on Earth occur in the L configuration because they are mostly synthesized through biologic activity. This is not to say
by inportb 4y ago
It hints at the answer. Most amino acids on Earth occur in the L configuration because they are mostly synthesized through biologic activity. This is not to say there are no D amino acids in living organisms -- they're just uncommon. And abiotic processes tend to produce racemic mixtures, but these products are in the minority. Basically, amino acids found on Earth, even in the atmosphere, strongly favor the L configuration. Analyzing the fraction of L and D amino acids within the meteorite would yield clues as to their origin.