I think the question is whether or not Mars has enough atmospheric nitrogen to support life..?

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Neophyte — 1/28/2002 5:48:04 PM (archived)

Other than water, all these organisms need a source of fixed nitrogen in order to sustain life, since fixed nitrogen is an essential component of amino acids (which constitute proteins and enzymes that provide biological activity necessary for life).

So my question is, does Mars have enough nitrogen in its atmosphere or its crust to do that?

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At least someone is debating where to go: Luna or Mars? - ebnelson - 1/28/2002 11:08:17 AM
- That debate is about COLONIZING the Moon or Mars - E.P. Grondine - 1/29/2002 8:52:57 PM
  - Re: In such a venture . . . - D. Spires - 1/29/2002 2:27:41 PM
    - The problem is protecting the Earth, not settling Mars or the Moon - E.P. Grondine - 1/29/2002 7:45:25 PM
- The question is: Will Dubya make any mention of "space programs" in his S.O.T.U.A., tonight? [n/t] (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 1/29/2002 3:47:32 PM
  - Follow-up with link - Larry J - 1/29/2002 6:04:40 PM
  - Re: The question is: Will Dubya make any mention of - Jeff F. - 1/29/2002 5:26:20 PM
  - Doubtful - Larry J - 1/29/2002 4:05:43 PM
- Bacteria, Lichen and Moss may not cut it. - Robvg - 1/28/2002 3:00:35 PM
  - I think the question is whether or not Mars has enough atmospheric nitrogen to support life..? - Neophyte - 1/28/2002 5:48:04 PM
    - Re: If not, asteroid/comet research and mining comes readily to mind . . . (n/t) (n/t) - D. Spires - 1/29/2002 2:31:29 PM
    - Re: I think the question is whether or not Mars has enough atmospheric nitrogen to support life..? - RobVG - 1/29/2002 9:04:40 AM

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