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maegan_martin

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Why is RNA thought to have preceded DNA in evolution?
 
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The Mediterranean climate is only found in five areas of the world.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

RNA is thought to have come first because, unlike DNA, RNA exhibits some catalytic activity and therefore simpler RNA molecules might have been able to self-replicate. Thus, the possibility exists that RNA could have evolved and functioned without the assistance of the enzymes it creates.

Answer to Question 2

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