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. 1976 Dec 11;194(4271):1321-2.
doi: 10.1126/science.194.4271.1321.

The viking carbon assimilation experiments: interim report

The viking carbon assimilation experiments: interim report

N H Horowitz et al. Science. .

Abstract

A synthesis of organic matter from atmospheric carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, or both, appears to take place in the surface material of Mars at a low rate. The synthesis appears to be thermolabile and to be inhibited by moisture.

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