Which Statement Is Supported by the Discovery That RNA Can

Multiple Choice

Which statement is supported by the discovery that RNA can function as a catalyst?

A) Proteins were the first catalysts.
B) An "RNA world" of early life preceded the existence of DNA.
C) Prebiotic synthesis of the four bases of RNA is not necessary for life.
D) The prebiotic origin of small molecules was in ice on cold moons.
E) The prebiotic origin of small molecules occurred around hydrothermal vents.