Why Do Scientists Hypothesize That RNA Was the First Form

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Multiple Choice

Why do scientists hypothesize that RNA was the first form of genetic material?

• A)All answers are correct.
• B)RNA can catalyze reactions.
• C)RNA can store genetic information.
• D)RNA can self-replicate.
• E)RNA can use genetic information to make proteins.

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