EvC Forum: Is there a border dividing life from non-life?

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pink sasquatch

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Message 24 of 132 (129856)
08-02-2004 6:56 PM

Reply to: Message 22 by tubi417
08-02-2004 6:43 PM

The molecules of life are much different than the molecules of non living material.

Really? Perhaps you could explain in more detail how you arrived at this conclusion.

Perhaps explain: how is a carbon atom is different in "life" and "non-life" molecules? or how is water different within our bodies than without?

What specifically is the "difference" you mention? If you describe it, you'll be describing the "border dividing life from non-life".

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Message 27 of 132 (129862)
08-02-2004 7:38 PM

Reply to: Message 25 by tubi417
08-02-2004 7:32 PM

DNA and such...

What is the difference between an oxygen atom in a DNA molecule and an oxygen atom in a particle of sand?

What about DNA synthesized by bacteria and purified, vs. DNA of the same sequence but created via a series of chemical reactions in a lab - what is the difference there?

Or are you taking back your statement that there is an inherent difference between "life" and "non-life" molecules?

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Message 39 of 132 (130001)
08-03-2004 11:39 AM

Reply to: Message 22 by tubi417
08-02-2004 6:43 PM

The molecules of life are much different than the molecules of non living material.

Tubi, you still haven't address the nature of the difference that you find so obvious.

What specifically is the difference you see between "life" and "non-life" molecules?
Your answer would also answer the topic's title question...

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