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Earth biotic origin implies L, I think it is theoretically possible if life developed elsewhere that other enzymes may preference R. AFAIK our enzymes are gener
by kevviiinn 4y ago
Earth biotic origin implies L, I think it is theoretically possible if life developed elsewhere that other enzymes may preference R. AFAIK our enzymes are generally conserved throughout life
- madaxe_again 4y agoIndeed. Asimov’s “Left hand of the electron” has an essay which explores and explains why life inevitably ends up with a chiral preference.