It is thought that the first macromolecule in protobionts was RNA because RNA can replicate itself and synthesize proteins RNA is more stable than DNA RNA has been found in fossil cells of early life RNA is not thought to be the first macromolecule in protobionts
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RNA is believed to be the first functional macromolecule in protobionts because it a. is easier to synthesize than other macromolecules. b. has the ability to store information, self-replicate, and perform catalytic activity. c. is the simplest of the macromolecules commonly found in living cells. d. All of the above are correct. e. Only a and c are correct.
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explain why RNA, not DNA was probably the first self- replicating molecule? Describe one piece of experimental evidence that supports this hypothesis? What features of RNA makes most origin of life researchers propose that the first self- replicating biomolecule was made of RNA?
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