The Leading Candidate for the Molecular Replicator During the Origin

question 18

Multiple Choice

The leading candidate for the molecular replicator during the origin of cells is ____.

• A) pyranose
• B) xeno-nucleic acids
• C) protein
• D) RNA
• E) DNA

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