College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-07 10:42:35
Major
Biochemistry
Honors Course
CHEM 497
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
In this project I will attempt to show a potential prebiotic pathway for the synthesis of ATP. This pathway involves the use of thioester bond containing molecules, as derivatives of these bonds have been shown to exhibit enzyme-like catalytic properties. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy will be utilized to characterize each step of the pathway to ensure it is successful.
Research Sponsor
Nita Sahai
First Reader
Yilin Liu
Second Reader
Yiwei Gao
Honors Faculty Advisor
William Donovan
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Ruf, Adam J., "An Investigation into the Potential Role of Thioester Bonds in Prebiotic ATP Synthesis" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2216.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2216