Proton Gradient Before Cell Boundary

ID: bio.origin.alkaline_vent_proton_gradient

Represents alkaline hydrothermal vent proton-gradient context before modern cellular membranes or metabolism.

Status: diagnostic

Uncertainty

• This diagnostic badge is a theory locator; its claim still needs independent, claim-specific validation.

Sources

• https://doi.org/10.1007/s00239-014-9658-4

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