Previous in situ analyses of the Martian terrain have found inconclusive evidence for the existence organic compounds — so far only finding
chlorinated organic matter.
In 2012 the Mars Science Laboratory Mission detected
chlorinated organic matter, but they thought that the analysis process, which involved heating chlorine containing minerals and carbonaceous material together, was producing chlorine - containing organic compounds.
Previously, researchers believed that microorganisms, in particular fungi,
chlorinate organic material in order to break it down into smaller «edible» pieces.
Despite these hurdles, several years ago the team discovered chlorobenzene, a ring - shaped molecule containing six carbons, along with other
chlorinated organics, using a sample from a mudstone Curiosity drilled at Yellowknife Bay near its landing site in Gale crater.
Not exact matches
We're certified
organic, which includes free range, and we even air - chill our chickens, unlike the majority of Australian chicken, which is processed using spin - chilling techniques that result in the final product absorbing highly
chlorinated water.»
They determined that natural
organic substances originating from foods, including fruits, soy, and green or black tea, react when tap water is
chlorinated, forming dangerous cancer causing compounds.