Abiogenesis, great topic. I agree with Crashfrog's post that anytime a living creature incorporates nonliving matter into its structure abiogenesis occurs. I find it amazing that a plant can take the light from a nearby star and through a series of complex photoelectric/chemical mechanisms produce the raw materials for animal bodies to produce glucose; thus allowing you to post on these boards. Starlight to life. Sounds miraculous.
Really. The last time I ate a salad I do not remember there being any glucose in it. I guess I did deserve that C in Freshman Biology. Thanks for pointing that out Dna its been awhile.
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