Refer to the Figure Below Showing a Simplified Time Line

question 53

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below showing a simplified time line of the origin of life. Which event could have occurred before the evolution of RNA?

• A) Formation of DNA
• B) Evolution of cells
• C) Prebiotic synthesis of amino acids
• D) Development of ribozymes
• E) Rise of protocells

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