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Table 4 A priori defined metabolites and reactions in artificial chemistry

From: Trusting the hand that feeds: microbes evolve to anticipate a serial transfer protocol as individuals or collectives

Metabolite

Mass

Class

Degradation rate

Diffusion rate

Toxicity level

A

4

Resource

0.01

0.02

0.2

B

5

Building block

0.1

0.0015

0.2

C

6

Resource

0.01

0.015

0.2

e

1

Energy carrier

0.5

0.0015

0.2

Potential reactions (6)

     

1C → 1B + 1e

1C → 1A + 2e

1A + 1B → 1C

2A → 1C

2A → 1B

1B → 1A + 1D