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Stereochemistry of amino acids in surface samples of a marine sediment

January 1, 1978

In two surface samples of marine sediment, the percentages of d-alanine and d-aspartic acid are significantly higher than the other d-amino acids and are similar to the range found in soils. The percentage of d-glutamic acid is also higher than the other amino acids but less than d-alanine and d-aspartic acid. These d-amino acids may come mainly from bacteria.

Publication Year 1978
Title Stereochemistry of amino acids in surface samples of a marine sediment
DOI 10.1016/0016-7037(78)90246-6
Authors G.E. Pollock, K. A. Kvenvolden
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
Index ID 70012621
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse