A nonradioactive simulation of the Viking mission labeled-release experiment: A search for evidence of life
A simple nonradioactive laboratory activity similar to the labeled release (LR) experiment performed by the Viking Mission to detect matabolic processes through radiorespirometry was described. The simulated LR experiment was performed using sterile sand or natural oil samples. The interpretation of...
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| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_00219584_v79_n9_p1105_Corton |
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| Sumario: | A simple nonradioactive laboratory activity similar to the labeled release (LR) experiment performed by the Viking Mission to detect matabolic processes through radiorespirometry was described. The simulated LR experiment was performed using sterile sand or natural oil samples. The interpretation of biotic and abiotic processes using simple acid-base equilibrium concepts and kinetic analysis of data was illustrated. The student's interest in outer-space investigations was used to facilitate the understanding of complex concepts such as acid-base equilibrium and kinetics. |
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