Problems with the
Formation of Proteins
lThe Miller-Urey experiment of 1953 is often viewed as having solved this problem.
lIt has frequently been repeated under various conditions.
lWe have yet to produce two of the 20 needed amino acids in any such experiments.
lWe regularly produce lots of other amino acids not in the needed 20.
lWe regularly get lots of other stuff that would reactively interfere with the following needed steps.
lWe need a reducing atmosphere (less than 1% oxygen), but photo dissociation seems a problem here.
lAmino acids in life are all left-handed.