In the Hypothetical Biochemical Pathway, P $\rightarrow$ Q + R $\rightarrow$ S $\rightarrow$

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the hypothetical biochemical pathway, P $\rightarrow$ Q + R $\rightarrow$ S $\rightarrow$ T, which step is likely to have evolved first?

• A)P \(\rightarrow\) Q
• B)Q + R
• C)R \(\rightarrow\) S
• D)S \(\rightarrow\) T

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