Answer to Question #212413 in Genetics for MOHAMAD NORASREY B

Question

Scientists nowadays looking for life in Mars planet. In a research funded by NASA, a team of scientist have synthesized a new genetic material molecule known as “Mars-X” that can be used for living organism in the planet. The chemical composition of this molecule is almost similar to that of life on Earth. As a young scientist, what properties should “Mars-X” molecule have?

Answer 1

Impactite, shown to preserve signs of life on Earth, was discovered on Mars and could contain signs of ancient life, if life ever existed on the planet. On June 7, 2018, NASA announced that the Curiosity rover had discovered organic molecules in sedimentary rocks dating to three billion years old.