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Foxs-In-A-Trenchcoat t1_j5jp2pj wrote

Are the products of metabolism toxic at all?

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eniteris t1_j5jtgul wrote

The paper shows that it turns into CO2.

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kappakai t1_j5rixy3 wrote

Oh well that’s just great

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Enigmachina t1_j5rzg4o wrote

Could be worse.

Could be better...

But could be worse. At least it isn't methane or some batty super-toxin that'll wipe out all life or anything.

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snksleepy t1_j5jr0p4 wrote

Usually not. Things usually break down to basic compounds that can be used for energy, dna/cell material or respiration.

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