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Why Is RNA Thought to Have Been the First Genetic

Question 23

Question 23

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Why is RNA thought to have been the first genetic material?


A) RNA is structurally simpler than DNA.
B) RNA has been found on meteorites.
C) RNA is capable of self-replication.

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