65dBnoiseRE: https://academiccloud.social/@mpsgoettingen/116770508901379640
The #RosalindFranklin rover is capable of distinguishing between organic molecules of different chirality.
In organisms, chiral organic molecules occur almost exclusively in one of the two possible mirror configurations. This is true on Earth — and, due to life’s self-replicative properties, must also apply to any potential extraterrestrial life. However, if the same molecules are of non-living origin, both mirror forms are expected to be present in equal parts.