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Chemical Activity of Water Against Polymerization
Although water serves as the universal solvent for terrestrial biology, it exhibits specific properties that appear unfavorable to life. In particular, water displays chemical activity that acts against polymerization reactions, presenting an inherent chemical barrier to the assembly and stability of biopolymer chains.
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Updated 2026-09-12
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The Aqueous Continuum: Biomolecular Solvation and Planetary Dynamics @ Honor
Ch.1 Solvation Dynamics and Biological Systems - The Aqueous Continuum: Biomolecular Solvation and Planetary Dynamics @ Honor
Alternative Solvents and Astrobiological Criteria - The Aqueous Continuum: Biomolecular Solvation and Planetary Dynamics @ Honor