Why Does the Existence of Ribozymes Offer a Possible Solution

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Essay

Why does the existence of ribozymes offer a possible solution to the question of whether nucleic acids or proteins appeared first in evolution?

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Giovanni Arnolfini

A wealthy merchant from Renaissance Bruges, frequently associated with the famous painting by Jan van Eyck believed to depict him and his wife.

Fidelity

The degree of accuracy by which a copy reproduces its source or the loyalty to faithfulness to obligations, duties, or commitments.

Dukes of Burgundy

Titles held by the rulers of the Burgundian State, spanning parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and the Netherlands from the 9th to the 15th centuries.

Flanders

A historical region in Northern Europe that today spans parts of Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, known for its role in the medieval and early modern textile trade and art.