The Scientists Responsible for the Idea That RNA Can Act

question 39

Multiple Choice

The scientists responsible for the idea that RNA can act as a catalyst were

• A) Watson and Crick.
• B) Beadle and Tatum.
• C) Altman and Cech.
• D) Lederberg and Stanley.
• E) Curie and Curie.

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Definitions:

Estuaries

Coastal water bodies where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating unique and richly biodiverse environments.

Salinity

The measure of the amount of dissolved salts in a given amount of liquid.

Mangrove Swamp

Coastal wetlands found in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by salt-tolerant trees and bushes adapted to high salt and brackish water conditions.

Euphotic Zone

The upper layer of a body of water that receives sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis, where most aquatic life is concentrated due to the availability of light.