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Describe the Hypothesis of Viruses Occurring Before Living Cells and How

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Describe the hypothesis of viruses occurring before living cells and how DNA might have evolved. What is the current hypothesis about the evolutionary relationships between RNA, DNA, viruses, and cellular life?


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Lifespan

The maximum duration of life of a species, or the period during which an individual's physical and cognitive functions develop, mature, and decline.

Correlational Study

A research method that explores the relationship between two variables without attempting to establish a cause-and-effect link.

Causation

The action of causing something, referring to a relationship where one thing is understood to be the result of the activity of another.

Reliability And Validity

Terms used in research and evaluation to describe the consistency (reliability) and accuracy (validity) of a measure or test.

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