Why Is the Protein-First Hypothesis Not Accepted by Most Scientists

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why is the protein-first hypothesis not accepted by most scientists?

• A) Proteins cannot be catalysts.
• B) There is no known mechanism of protein self-replication.
• C) Of all of the macromolecules, only DNA can self-replicate.
• D) There is no evidence that proteins can store information.
• E) Proteins are too complex to have been the first "polymers of life."

Understand the concepts of personality inventories and their susceptibility to manipulation.

Grasp the importance of the Big Five personality traits in understanding human behavior.

Recognize the influence of personality traits on behavior in social and occupational settings.

Understand the methods of personality assessment and their practical applications.

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