Based on the Work of Thomas Cech and Sidney Altman,why

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Multiple Choice

Based on the work of Thomas Cech and Sidney Altman,why is RNA thought to have been the first type of genetic material?

• A)RNA can be both a substrate and an enzyme.
• B)RNA is made of nucleotides.
• C)RNA is single stranded and more simple than DNA.
• D)RNA can be converted into DNA.
• E)RNA contains uracil which was abundant in the early atmospherE.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Impulses

Innate or developed urges to act or react in a forceful or hostile manner towards others or oneself.

Growth-Inhibiting Environment

A setting or condition that restricts or hinders the development and progress of an organism or process.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Accepting and supporting someone regardless of what they say or do, as proposed by Carl Rogers in his client-centered therapy.

Aggressive

Exhibiting forceful actions or behavior, often with the intent to dominate or control.