According to the RNA-first hypothesis, how did the first cell acquire both DNA and enzymatic proteins?
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Step 1: The RNA-first hypothesis posits that RNA molecules were the first self-replicating entities, capable of storing genetic information and catalyzing chemical reactions, thus serving as both genetic material and enzymes. Show more…
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