NASA discovers ‘phosphorous’, key element for life, on Saturn's moon Enceladus

NASA discovers ‘phosphorous’, key element for life, on Saturn's moon Enceladus

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: June 17 2023

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Phosphorus, a key element for various biological processes has been discovered in icy grains spewed from the interior ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Cassini a space probe launched to scrutinize Saturn and its extensive system of moons and rings.
The scientists earlier found minerals and organic compounds in Enceladus' ice grains excluding phosphorus- the least abundant of six chemical elements considered necessary to all living things, and is found in the bones and teeth of humans and animals.
Phosphorus is fundamental unit of the structure of DNA and RNA and, a vital part of cell membranes and energy-carrying molecules existing in all forms of life on Earth.

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