As Life Was First Evolving, What Molecule Is Thought to Have

question 79

Multiple Choice

As life was first evolving, what molecule is thought to have performed double duty as the genetic material and catalyst of chemical reactions?

• A)RNA
• B)proteins
• C)polypeptides
• D)DNA
• E)both proteins and polypeptides

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