Which Statement About the "RNA World" Model Is True

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the "RNA world" model is true?

• A) Self-catalytic DNA was the first nucleic acid.
• B) DNA was translated directly into protein.
• C) Ribozymes are able to catalyze the formation of peptide linkages.
• D) RNA was reverse transcribed into DNA before being transcribed and translated into proteins.
• E) All RNA sequences act as ribozymes.

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