Refer to the Figure Below Showing an RNA Polynucleotide Increasing

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Short Answer

Refer to the figure below showing an RNA polynucleotide increasing the rate of its own replication process. This is an example of how RNA could have functioned as a(n) _______ in the formation of long-chain polymers during the prebiotic period of early Earth.

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Definitions:

Implantation

The process, beginning about 10 days after conception, in which the developing organism burrows into the uterus, where it can be nourished and protected as it continues to develop.

Fetus Survival

The viability or ability of a fetus to live outside the uterus, which may depend on gestational age, fetal health, and medical technology.

Mother's Uterus

The womb, a muscular organ located in a woman's lower abdomen that nurtures and protects the developing fetus during pregnancy.

Age Of Viability

The age at which a premature baby is capable of surviving outside the womb with medical support, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.