Which Statement Is Accurate If the First True Cell Arose

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement is accurate if the first true cell arose by the RNA-first hypothesis?

• A) The first cell had RNA genes that could have specified protein synthesis.
• B) Proteins in the protocell would have evolved the ability to synthesize DNA.
• C) RNA genes replicated because of the presence of proteins.
• D) All of these statements support the RNA-first hypothesis.
• E) None of these statements support the RNA-first hypothesis.

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