Multiple Choice
Why do we think that RNA was probably the first self-replicating molecule?
A) it is able to replicate at high temperatures found near deep-sea ocean vents
B) it is much simpler than DNA
C) in laboratory studies researchers have shown that it is able to catalyze its own replication
D) it is able to replicate using carbohydrates rather than proteins
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