hemaatsüanid

Hemaatsüanid, often shortened to hemaat, refers to a hypothetical group of organisms proposed by some fringe theoretical biologists. The concept of hemaat centers on a speculative form of life that would utilize a different biochemical basis for energy storage and transfer compared to known terrestrial life. Instead of ATP, the universal energy currency in all known life, hemaat are theorized to employ a hypothetical molecule, provisionally named "hemo-adenosine triphosphate," or simply hemo-ATP. This molecule is envisioned to be structurally similar to ATP but with a key difference in its chemosynthetic or photosynthetic energy capture mechanism, potentially involving iron-based compounds.

The theoretical framework for hemaat is largely derived from speculations about extremophile environments, such as those found deep within planetary crusts or in the atmospheres of gas giants, where conventional energy sources might be scarce. Proponents suggest that such organisms could arise under conditions where access to sunlight or readily available organic compounds is limited, requiring a novel metabolic pathway for survival. However, it is important to note that hemaat remain a purely speculative concept. There is currently no empirical evidence to support their existence, and the proposed biochemistry has not been observed in any known biological or chemical system. The term "hemaat" and its associated concepts are not recognized within mainstream biological research.