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The Molecular Assembly Index skill implements Lee Cronin's Assembly Theory to quantify the complexity of chemical structures by determining the minimum number of steps required for construction. By analyzing molecular fragments as directed acyclic graphs (DAGs), it identifies high-complexity molecules (MA > 15) that serve as definitive signatures of biological processes. This tool is essential for astrobiology research, synthetic chemistry validation, and mass spectrometry analysis, providing a rigorous mathematical framework for distinguishing biological complexity from abiotic chemical noise.
