Evidence for the Possible Evolution of Information Storage from RNA

question 69

Multiple Choice

Evidence for the possible evolution of information storage from RNA to DNA is the fact that ____.

• A) they use the same nucleotides
• B) some modern viruses synthesize DNA from an RNA template
• C) bacteria use RNA as a genetic information storage molecule
• D) RNA is a simpler molecule than DNA
• E) RNA and DNA will form complementary pairs

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Definitions:

Sum-Of-The-Years-Digits

An accelerated method of depreciation which totals the digits of an asset's useful life and allocates the cost based on a fraction of those digits.

Scrap Value

The calculated resale value of an asset at the termination of its functional life.

MACRS Tables

Guidelines used in the United States for calculating depreciation deductions for tax purposes under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System.

Allowable Depreciation

The deduction a company can take over the useful life of an asset, as determined by tax laws, to account for wear and tear.