Astrochemistry


Astrochemistry is the study of molecules in space, their formation, destruction pathways and efficiencies depend on the local environment. It is an overlap of astronomy and chemistry. The word "Astrochemistry" is applied to both the Solar System and the interstellar medium. The strong supporting evidence for abiogenetic theories of life: specifically, which hold that the basic molecular components of life came from extraterrestrial sources.